Boston Children's Hospital · 9 hours ago
Bioinformatics Scientist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$88K/yr - $141K/yr
2+ years expBoston Children's Hospital is a leading institution focused on supporting basic, translational, and clinical research through advanced digital tools and technologies. The Bioinformatics Scientist will work collaboratively with researchers to analyze and integrate single-cell RNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics data, developing pipelines to enhance research outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Providing computational support by applying a wide range of bioinformatics tools and technologies; completing assignments independently and on time; consistently adhering to and promoting standard operating procedures and best practices; maintaining and upgrading research computing tools and technologies, migrating data, documenting changes, and adjusting internal processes
Routinely leading or participating in research computing projects with other members from the BCH research community; setting goals and objectives for projects and demonstrating achievement of those goals and objectives; coordinating work activities with other stakeholders; contributing to the resulting presentations and/or publications
Training staff and researchers; effectively tailoring presentations
Communicating scientific findings clearly through presentations, email, memos, and scientific publications; presenting progress at project and departmental meetings; facilitating productive discussions and problem-solving
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
Minimum of two years of advanced bioinformatics experience
Extensive knowledge of the use of open-source bioinformatics software and pipelines in high-performance computing (HPC) environments
Extensive knowledge of technologies used in support of biomedical research, such as R, Python, databases (SQL), version control (Git), scientific workflow tools and HPC clusters
Ability to independently resolve a wide range of assignments in support of biomedical research
Ability to routinely lead projects and coordinate project teams
Readiness to seek advice and guidance when needed and to operate effectively in collaboration with scientists and clinicians
Ability to follow, improve and create technical documentation and standard operating procedures
Strong publication record
Ability to effectively convey messages through written communication that are tailored to target audiences
Meeting discussions and one-on-one verbal communications are clear and effective
Ability to conduct effective meetings
Preferred
Preference for candidates with a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related
Cloud computing tools would be a bonus
Benefits
Flexible schedules
Affordable health, vision and dental insurance
Child care and student loan subsidies
Generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
Cell phone plan discounts
Discounted rates on T-passes
Company
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gilson Mendes
CEO and Founder
Paul Donovan
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