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Whitehead Institute · 5 hours ago

Bioinformatics Technician I - Sun Lab (Relocation Assistant Available!)

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$55K/yr - $75K/yr

Whitehead Institute is a leading biomedical research organization, and they are seeking a Bioinformatics Technician I to support their scientific research objectives. The successful candidate will collaborate on research projects, apply computational methods, and analyze large-scale biological datasets with a focus on single-cell and spatial genomics.

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Responsibilities

Maintain, optimize, and extend pipelines for single-cell RNA-seq, single-nucleus RNA-seq, and spatial transcriptomics data
Develop and implement computational and machine-learning–based methods for large-scale biological data analysis
Integrate diverse data types (e.g., single-cell, spatial, genetic, and phenotypic data) to address complex biological questions
Perform statistical analyses and model evaluation to test biological hypotheses
Create clear documentation, reproducible workflows, and data visualizations
Manage data organization, versioning, and computational resources
Present results to internal lab members and external collaborators

Qualification

Single-cell omicsMachine learningStatistical modelingPythonRUNIX/LinuxCommunication skillsProblem-solvingDocumentation

Required

BSc or MSc (or equivalent) in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genome Science, Computer Science, AI, or a related discipline with a strong biological focus
Demonstrated research experience with single-cell and/or spatial omics datasets (e.g., scRNA-seq, snRNA-seq, MERFISH, Xenium, Slide-seq, or similar technologies)
Experience applying machine learning, statistical modeling, or AI approaches to biological data analysis
Strong programming experience in at least two languages (e.g., Python, R, shell scripting)
Proficiency working in UNIX/Linux-based computing environments
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and solve technical problems effectively
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across computational and experimental teams
Experience documenting analyses and maintaining reproducible computational workflows

Company

Whitehead Institute

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Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a leading, nonprofit research and educational institution that has defined the cutting edge of biomedical science, creating a legacy of research excellence and academic eminence since 1982.
dateFounded in 1982
location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://wi.mit.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$10M
Key Investors
Brit Jepson d'Arbeloff
2020-01-13Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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Laura Sander
CFO and Treasurer
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