Staff Scientist - Genomic Data Analysis
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7275794 (Ref:10026980)
Posted: August 27, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $38.67 - $123.37 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
A Staff Scientist opportunity is available in the lab of Dr. Xiwei Wu. You will apply genomic data analysis techniques to support various user projects at City of Hope. The team is particularly interested in a candidate with advanced data analysis skills and innovative thinking. The job entails working with clinicians and experimentalists and therefore the candidate should have strong communication skills.
· The Staff Scientist must possess Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, computational biology or similar discipline. Master’s degree with more than 5+ years of experience can also be considered
· Extensive knowledge of statistical analysis methods and models, such as machine learning and deep learning models
· 3+ year training or experience with genomic data analysis and data mining
· Proficient with at least one programming languages, such as R/Perl/Python/JAVA/C++ with R or Python preferred
· Familiar with open source and commercial software tools for genomic data analysis, such as BWA, STAR, Seurat, CellChat, IGV, VARSCAN, GATK, ANNOVAR, IPA, etc.
· Knowledge of molecular biology preferred
· Experience with statistical, spreadsheet, graphics and word-processing software packages.
· Be able to attend in person meetings
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $38.67 - $123.37 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
