The Genetics Data Analyst position is critical to the overall analytic support of core genetics programs and maintenance and operation of associated computer equipment and software. It primarily involves the collection, aggregation, evaluation and analysis of data and generating reports.
Responsibilities
Analyst Duties:
?? Collaborate with and assist investigators of various skill levels for computational tasks involving analyses of DNA sequences (including whole exome (WES) and whole genome (WGS)), RNA sequences, QTL data, and ophthalmic images, using available bioinformatic, imaging, and machine learning techniques
?? Carry out projects with limited PI supervision
?? Comprehensive understanding of software used in projects
Basic Duties (including IT tasks):
?? Working Knowledge of Excel, Windows, Office365 and Linux operating system
?? Basic IT network understanding and management
?? Expected to assist resolving hardware and software issues of PCs that are deployed at some department laboratories by interacting with the Departmental IT group and the CUIMC IT group when necessary
?? Work with department and central IT to maintain security of devices per the requirements of the security department
?? Operate and maintain associated computers and software programs
?? Knowledge of R language, Python and Perl
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor???s degree required or equivalent in education and experience plus 4 years of experience.
Masters degree preferred in specific research field plus 4 years of related experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Internal Number: 522848
About Columbia University
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.
