Scripps Research · 1 day ago
BIOINFORMATICS ANALYST I - Petrascheck Lab
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $79K/yr
1+ years expScripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. The Bioinformatics Analyst I will employ a variety of computational sequence analysis tools to model and analyze molecular biological data, focusing on machine-learning-based analysis of mouse behavior and developing testing paradigms.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to working on the machine-learning-based analysis of mouse behavior, based on images and movies taken by our newly developed in-cage imaging system
Will use SLEAP in collaboration with (Salk Institute) to quantify pose estimations to generate behavior-based aging clocks that enable the prediction of drug effects on mice
Initially, will analyze extensive data sets that we have already generated and then develop new testing paradigms
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in bioinformatics, computational biology or computer science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained
Requires a minimum of 1-3 years related bioinformatics experience
Must possess a solid background in bio-statistics, as well as experience setting up and analyzing large biological databases
Requires knowledge of and experience with data management and analysis theories and techniques
Requires the ability to effectively prioritize workload and multi-task
Requires the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form, as well as to clearly convey methods and results to provide information to scientific investigators from which researchers can draw conclusions
Preferred
Masters in bioinformatics, computer science, or computational biology
Benefits
Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care).
Remote/Hybrid/Flexible work schedules (Dependent on role).
Competitive vacation and sick leave policies.
Free, on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees and their family members.
Free, on-site parking.
Company
Scripps Research
Scripps Research is a leader in the discovery and application of biomedical breakthroughs that improve human health.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.2MKey Investors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesThe Conrad Prebys FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2025-10-08Grant· $3.2M
2025-05-28Grant· $1M
2022-05-18Grant· $67M
Leadership Team
Ed Ramos
Director of Digital Clinical Trials, Co-founder Digital Trials Center
Caroline M.
Chief Operating Officer
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