Bioinformatic Research Assistant I en MassGeneralBrigham

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

To support ongoing translational research projects focused on gene regulation, cancer biology, and hematopoiesis

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bioinformatics Research Assistant to support ongoing translational research projects focused on gene regulation, cancer biology, and hematopoiesis. The successful candidate will assist in analyzing large-scale sequencing datasets and contribute to the development of computational tools for data interpretation and visualization.

 

Education
•    Bachelor’s degree (or current graduate student) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
•    Proficiency in R, Python, or similar programming languages for data analysis.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Experience
New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 - Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
- Basic understanding of molecular biology and genomics.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Computer literacy, including database tools.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Process and analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, and related datasets.
•    Perform data cleaning, normalization, and statistical analysis.
•    Conduct differential expression and pathway enrichment analyses.
•    Integrate bioinformatics data with publicly available databases (e.g., TCGA, GEO, ENCODE).
•    Generate high-quality figures and visualizations for presentations and manuscripts.
•    Maintain organized records of analyses, scripts, and results.
•    Collaborate with wet-lab scientists to interpret computational findings in the context of experimental results.

 

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

77 Avenue Louis Pasteur

 

20

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$19.76 - $28.44/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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