Bioinformatics Analyst I

SummaryThe Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Clinical Research team. Our department provides comprehensive OB/GYN services at both Texas Children's Pavilion for Women (TCH PFW) and Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital (BTH). The Bioinformatics Analyst I will analyze quantitative clinical and imaging-derived measurements for fetal imaging using bioinformatics and computational techniques and concepts.Job DutiesRun and validate reproducible analytic pipelines for longitudinal clinical and imagingderived measurement data, as well as performing data curation, quality control, and manual review to ensure data accuracy and integrity.Review existing analytic methods and published reference standards, identify opportunities for improvement, and test in-house analysis code and statistical tools while providing feedback to investigators and data management staff.Responsibilities include constructing reference ranges and predictive models using mixed-effects, regression, and other statistical methods appropriate for correlated longitudinal data and interpreting findings in comparison with published standards. Use computational analyses and biological interpretation of results to evaluate existing data, address project-specific analytic objectives, and recommend methodological improvements.Additional responsibilities include preparing analytic tables, figures, and supporting documentation for manuscripts, grant submissions, and other research activities, while ensuring that all analytic objectives and project requirements are completed as directed by the project or supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Genetics, Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.No experience required. Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in a related field.EPIC and database experience.Medical background and terminology.Excellent communication skills. Work Authorization Requirement:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.