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In this position, the candidate will perform cutting-edge computational analyses of multi-omics datasets derived from immune and other (e.g. tumor) cells. The candidate will work closely with other lab personnel including systems immunologists. These efforts will involve highly integrative studies consisting of comprehensive bulk and single-cell omics datasets, including RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, proteomics, and CRISPR screening. A deep understanding of immunology, genetics, or epigenetics, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and expertise in NGS data analysis is critical for this position. This individual is expected to have the capacity to execute proficient computational analyses and troubleshoot independently, to communicate effectively with the PI, scientists, postdocs, and other collaborators, and to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment. Take advantage of this opportunity to leverage your skills in bioinformatics and help save the lives of children from all around the world! This position is an on-site job located in Memphis, TN, and relocation assistance is available.

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate data for quality assurance and mine relevant (e.g., bioinformatics, biomedical, cheminformatics) databases.

• Perform basic analysis, algorithm implementation, programming, and quality check on data to be loaded into a biomedical database.

• Assist in adopting new and improved tools and web-based applications.

• Assist in the evaluation of products and solutions pertaining to St. Jude's technology needs, in maintaining databases or data warehouse and project reports.

• Work with stakeholders (e.g., HPFC, IS, vendors) to ensure tools are up to date and maintain databases.

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry), or related field.

• Master's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 2+ years of relevant experience required.

• Experience Exception: Master's degree and no experience.

• Experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred.

• Experience in next-generation sequence analysis or imaging analysis is preferred.

• Experience in working with high-throughput data sets in a highly competitive environment is preferred.

• Experience in working on a team project is preferred.

• Cross-training in biological sciences (e.g. genomics, immunology, transcriptomic, and epigenetics) is preferred.

• Scripting experience using a statistics package such as R is preferred.

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