Research Associate 2 Or 3/bioinformatician - Functional Genomics

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
Base: $45,000 - $60,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Fully remote
Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics or related field
Fluent in r statistical analysis software
Experience handling large multidimensional data sets
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking a Research Associate 2 or 3/Bioinformatician for their Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Core. This role involves applying statistical and computational methodologies to complex datasets to advance research related to various health disorders

Job Summary

  • The position involves applying cutting-edge data analytic tools to enhance research capabilities for multiple investigators in a collaborative framework.
  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a world-renowned academic institute focused on understanding causes of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and dementia.
  • The role offers outstanding benefits including health insurance, retirement options, wellness benefits, and tuition exemption for qualified positions.

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The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking a Research Associate 2 or 3/Bioinformatician for their Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Core. This role involves applying statistical and computational methodologies to complex datasets to advance research related to various health disorders.

Salary

Base: $45,000 - $60,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement, tuition exemption

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics or related field
  • Fluent in R statistical analysis software
  • Experience handling large multidimensional data sets

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Bioinformatics or Statistics
  • Two years experience with next generation sequencing
  • Experience with Perl SAS Matlab or Python
  • Ability to make oral presentations at lab meetings

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Must be fluent in R statistical software
  • No remote work allowed; on-site in Baton Rouge
  • Not eligible for PhD or Postdoctoral Fellowship track

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