Research Data Analyst
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Research Data Analyst
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 4751
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: G
Requisition ID: 94679
The Longo Lab at Stanford University is seeking a Research Data Analyst 1 to perform bioinformatic analysis in defined research projects, and independently design and analyze computational workflows. Work will be conducted in a laboratory whose primary focus is the discovery of cellular signaling mechanisms that serve as a basis for developing novel therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease and other neurological disorders. The analyst will be primarily responsible for analyzing experimental data, and assisting in behavior testing and pathological analysis of various mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases. The analyst will independently run analyses after consultation with a supervisor and will help modify existing pipelines and procedures, collaborating with experimenters on the appropriate analysis of generated data. The analyst will be responsible for a variety of computational and statistical tasks.
Duties include:
- Collect, manage and clean datasets.
- Employ new and existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data.
- Create databases and reports, develop algorithms and statistical models, and perform statistical analyses appropriate to data and reporting requirements.
- Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions.
- Develop reports, charts, graphs and tables for use by investigators and for publication and presentation.
- Analyze data processes in documentation.
- Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods.
- Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff.
- Communicate with government officials, grant agencies and industry representatives.
*- Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prefer a degree in Bioinformatics, or Biological Sciences with evident computing experience.
- Strong Linux system familiarity, high performance computing (HPC) experience preferred
- Fluency in either R or python, familiarity with both as well as shell scripting
- Previous experience with NGS datasets, particularly gene expression analysis (RNAseq, sc/snRNAseq)
- Familiarity with common bioinformatics tools (plink, bcftools/samtools, GATK, DESeq2)
- Raw genetic data quality control, annotation and analysis experience preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot & develop workflows with strong documentation.
- Previous experience in genomics or neuroscience is desirable.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs.
- Strong writing and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
- Occasionally use a telephone.
- Rarely writing by hand.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/3108466
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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