Van Andel Institute · 19 hours ago
Research Data Technician - Pospisilik Lab
Van Andel Research Institute
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVan Andel Institute (VAI) is a world-class biomedical research institute dedicated to improving human health. They are seeking a Research Data Technician to support ongoing projects by curating analyses into publication format and validating external data accuracy.
HealthcareHealth Care
Responsibilities
Curating finished analyses into publication format
Preparation of supplementary data tables
Preparation of figures (E.g. heatmaps, ggolot, figure assembly)
Uploading of data to repositories
Intersecting outputs of finished ML analyses with external data types
Downloading, curating, standardizing and validating the accuracy of external data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science or a related field with some prior experience, and data analysis/report writing or similar experience required
Demonstrated excellence in the development and optimization of data analysis pipelines for assays, in production or research environments
Experience in the development and monitoring of quality metrics for assays, for assay development and/or production
Experience in the development and execution of validation and verification protocols
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills will be needed in our collaborative and fast-paced team
Familiar with statistical and data analysis tools and concepts
Benefits
VAI is committed to excellence through broad participation and diverse perspectives.
Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
As Van Andel Institute is a drug free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process.
Company
Van Andel Institute
Van Andel Institute is an independent biomedical research and science education organization in Grand Rapids, MI.
Founded in 1996
201-500 employees
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