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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 1 day ago

Bioinformatics Analyst

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$58K/yr - $80K/yr

0+ years exp

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care, seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst to develop and apply genomic technologies for pediatric brain tumors. The role involves generating large datasets, applying statistical approaches, and collaborating with researchers to enhance treatment strategies.

CommunitiesHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalNon ProfitOncology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Apply existing analytic algorithms to large genomic datasets

Work with researchers and computational biologists to develop and code new algorithms

Interact with users and other stakeholders to determine and prioritize requirements

Interprets complex biological information

Performs tasks to reduce and consolidate output from software

Prepares data for utilization by other scientists

Monitors new data from public databases, finds and loads missed data, cleans loaded data to satisfy quality control criteria

Must be able to query various sources for the information needed; i.e., the Web, publications and internal DFCI resources

Directs and guides DNA, RNA and protein sequence database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data

Implements end-users’ needs in database searching and integration

Maintains the computational infrastructure and controls the flow of samples and information for large-scale studies

Recognizes and reports problems with the data management process and fixes the problems whenever possible

Qualification

BioinformaticsStatistical programmingProgramming (Python/Perl)Database querying (SQL)Experimental designAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelors degree required, MS preferred or PhD in bioinformatics, computer science and/or the life sciences and 0-2 years relevant experience

Familiarity with simple programming using Perl/Python or Java, C/C++, statistical programming using R or related tools, web-development, and database query through SQL

Familiarity with principles of experimental design and modern data analysis paradigms is required

Strong interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts

Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills

Company

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.

Founded in 1947

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.dana-farber.org

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (191)

2024 (145)

2023 (155)

2022 (139)

2021 (105)

2020 (113)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$88.08M

Key Investors

Elaine and Eduardo Saverin FoundationThe DeGregorio Family FoundationLlama

2025-11-24Grant· $20M

2025-05-06Grant· $1M

2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

Edward Benz

CEO

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