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Biostatistician/Bioinformatics Analyst

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville, MD
Closing date
Jul 18, 2019

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Job Details

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Job Summary:

Westat is seeking a Biostatistician/Bioinformatician, to perform statistical analysis on large genomics and clinical datasets (DNA whole genome sequencing, DNA exome sequencing, mRNA sequencing, clinical data). You will collaborate and consult with external investigators and internal project team members on your work designing and executing analyses on such data and other biologic method data.

You will provide bioinformatics support including design and data analysis for Westat projects to support and contribute to scientific peer reviewed publications. You will present computational and statistical analyses results to collaborators and assist them with data access, analysis, and interpretation of the results. You will build or internalize appropriate algorithms and techniques to answer defined biological questions, ensuring that results are scientifically robust and well documented.


Job Responsibilities:


· Design, develop, and deploy robust high-throughput, genomic data processing and analysis pipelines.

· Perform experimental design analysis and sample size calculations for genome and transcriptome sequencing studies.

· Perform statistical analysis of genetic association for various human diseases.

· Analyze statistical properties of genetic variant types (mutations, copy number alterations, and structural variants) in large cohorts for analysis and improved detection. Provide statistical consultation to study investigators.

· Contribute to report results for publication in peer-reviewed and technical journals.


Basic Qualifications:


· A Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics or equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience is required.

· Research experience in genetics and genomics; demonstrated expertise with tools such as PLINK, regression modeling; programming experience in R, SAS, or comparable; experience with Shell script writing; experience with study design and power calculations is required.

· A comprehensive understanding of biology and the application of bioinformatics methods in experimental design, assay qualification, and quality control is required.


Preferred Qualification:


· Experience with next generation sequencing analysis (e.g. GWAS, cancer genome analysis, etc.) preferred.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form and proven ability to work in a team environment.

Westat offers competitive benefits with ESOP, 401k, Health, Dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional development as well as other benefits.

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the position, based on the specific position which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, or criminal records history.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

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1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
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20850-3195
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