Bioinformatics Analyst I - Urgent Hiring

We are hiring a capable Bioinformatics Analyst I to join our incredible team at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Bioinformatics Analyst I is a terrific opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in project management, people management and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Bioinformatics Analyst I at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center today!

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Setty Lab at the Fred Hutch is a computational biology lab focused on developing computational tools and methods for analysis of high throughput single-cell genomics data. We work in extensive collaborative partnerships with bench scientists to tackle questions related to cellular differentiation, lineage decisions, regulatory mechanisms, tumorigenesis and emergence of metastasis. Please see setty-lab.org to learn more.

 

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst to analyze and interpret the large-scale single-cell genomics data that is being generated from animal models and patient samples. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with background in biology and experience in computer science or statistics, and enthusiastic about learning how to apply sophisticated algorithms to single-cell data. The analyst will work in direct supervision of Dr. Manu Setty, who has extensive experience in modeling and interpretation of single-cell data.

• Implement, apply and evaluate tools to process, integrate, batch-correct and visualize single-cell genomics data
• Interpret the data and explain the results in research discussion with experimental collaborators
• Develop tools and interfaces for visualization and interaction with the data.
• Develop new methods and tools for single-cell data analysis

Requirements

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Biology, Computational Biology with coursework or relevant experience in computer science and statistics
• Experience in working with high throughput sequencing data.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, R, Matlab (preferably Python)
• Ability to learn new tools and content quickly and independently
• Strong communication skills
  

Preferred

• Experience in analysis of single-cell genomics data
• Experience in working with high-performance compute environment
• Experience in using source code management (e.g.: Git, GitHub).
• Working knowledge of machine learning

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must, prior to their first day of employment:
Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR
Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $65,484 to $96,349 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).  

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at View email address on careers-fhcrc.icims.com or by calling Show phone number.

Benefits of working as a Bioinformatics Analyst I in Seattle, WA:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package