Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · 2 months ago
Bioinformatics Scientist - Lessard Lab
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is a respected nonprofit biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding and developing effective treatments for human diseases. The Lessard Lab is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to manage and analyze complex genomic data and apply bioinformatic tools to support research on autoimmune diseases.
Responsibilities
Organizing and managing the multi-OMIC data generated by genotyping arrays, protein arrays, and a variety of high-throughput sequencing technologies at both bulk and single cell levels
Analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing the analysis results
Applying various modern methods and bioinformatic tools to acquire and analyze genotyping bulk RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq small nuclear RNA-seq, scFFPE, spatial transcriptomics, HiC, ChIP-Seq, ATAC-seq, Perturb-seq, whole genome sequencing, long nanopore sequencing, etc., data generated in the lab
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., M.D., or Ph.D. /M.D
Strong project management and organizational skills and communication (verbal and written) skills are required
Individuals must be detail-oriented and capable of working both independently and as productive member of our team
Preferred
Ph.D./M.D. in bioinformatics is preferred
Experience in computer programming with the ability to work in linux, R, Python, C++, etc., and ability to use AI, machine learning, and statistical applications to analyze genetic data
Experience applying various modern methods and bioinformatic tools to acquire and analyze genotyping bulk RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq small nuclear RNA-seq, scFFPE, spatial transcriptomics, HiC, ChIP-Seq, ATAC-seq, Perturb-seq, whole genome sequencing, long nanopore sequencing, etc
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Minimum 8% company retirement contribution
Vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Access to our onsite café
Free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer
Free parking
Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro
Company
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Established in 1946, OMRF is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute with more than 450 staff and over 50 labs studying cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and diseases of aging.
Founded in 1946
201-500 employees
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