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Job ID:

JR-115312

Entity:

Rhode Island Hospital Location Name:

Rhode Island Hospital City, State:

Providence, RI Work Type:

FULL TIME

Hours Per Week:

40

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10/19/2026 SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Bioinformatics Scientist, Department Manager, Laboratory Directors, and Pathologists, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Bioinformatics Analyst performs independently in the Department of Pathology. The Bioinformatics Analyst will be responsible for analyzing clinical Next Generation Sequencing data, contributing to the development of data analysis pipelines, and organizing and maintaining databases. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion , Accountability , Respect , and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the daily clinical bioinformatics workflow, such as DNA-seq and RNA-seq data analysis. Analyzes the clinical data for the validation of new Next Generation Sequencing tests. Assists with preparation of validation summaries of the new Next Generation Sequencing tests. Assists in developing analysis pipelines for Next Generation Sequencing tests. Evaluates analytical aspects of emerging analysis methods. Assists in the development of databases and webtools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science or a related field is preferred. Demonstrates strong scientific understanding of genomics. Demonstrates proficiency in programming and scripting skills (e.g., Perl, Python, or Java). Demonstrates knowledge of DNA-seq and RNA-seq data analysis tools (e.g., BWA, GATK, STAR, Samtools). Demonstrates knowledge of database and webtool development (e.g., SQL, HTML, CSS, Apache). Maintains up-to-date knowledge of bioinformatics data analysis tools. Familiarity with

CAP/CLIA

lab setting is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years of industry or clinical lab experience. Experience in developing computational approaches for cancer genome and/or germline analysis is highly desirable. Excellent teamwork, time management, and organizational skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the Bioinformatics Analyst to work closely with Bioinformatics Scientists, Medical Technologists, Management, Laboratory Directors, and Pathologists. Ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures within assigned laboratory section and interpret them for accuracy. Physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret analysis. Visual strain is encountered while closely examining data.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Ability to multi-task and work on multiple clinical and developmental projects simultaneously. Analyst functions independently within the department's policies and procedures. Refers specific complex issues to the Bioinformatics Scientist, Manager, Laboratory Directors, or Pathologists when clarification of policies and procedures is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None. Pay Range $67,724.80 - $111,716.80 Location Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Work Shift Day Daily Hours 8 hours Driving Required No Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.