Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · 1 week ago
Bioinformatician/Computational Analyst - Lessard Lab
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is a respected nonprofit biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding and developing treatments for human diseases. The Lessard Lab is seeking a Bioinformatician or Computational Analyst to analyze genetic data using advanced computational methods and assist in designing experiments to enhance research efforts.
Research
Responsibilities
Requires understanding of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures to perform all duties using advanced analysis and judgment
Provides advanced computational support of scientific projects
Requires understanding of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures to perform routine duties requiring analysis and judgment
Conducts applied research and develops novel methods to enhance institute’s computational infrastructure
Stays abreast of changing technologies and new approaches/methodologies to support and enhance job and team performance
Ability to investigate and resolve advanced problems by identifying/using computational methods/approaches and related technologies
Provides reports to management and advanced user training and assistance to staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computational Biology, Biological Data Science, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Statistics or relevant field and 5 years relevant experience/training or combination of education and experience
Experience in computer programming with the ability to work in linux, R, Python, C++, etc
Ability to use AI, machine learning, and statistical applications to analyze genetic data
Strong project management, organizational, and communication (verbal and written) skills
Detail-oriented and capable of working both independently and as a productive member of a team
Understanding of advanced concepts, practices, and procedures to perform all duties using advanced analysis and judgment
Provides advanced computational support of scientific projects
Conducts applied research and develops novel methods to enhance institute's computational infrastructure
Ability to investigate and resolve advanced problems by identifying/using computational methods/approaches and related technologies
Provides reports to management and advanced user training and assistance to staff
Preferred
Master's degree in Computational Biology, Biological Data Science, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Statistics or relevant field
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Minimum 8% company retirement contribution
Vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer
Free parking
Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro
Company
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Established in 1946, OMRF is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute with more than 450 staff and over 50 labs studying cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and diseases of aging.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tim Hassen
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Brent Keck
Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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