Bioinformatics Analyst I

The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach, the Allen Institute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science.

The mission of the Allen Institute for Immunology is to advance the fundamental understanding of human immunology through the study of immune health and diseases where excessive or impaired immune responses drive pathological processes. The Institute will employ a multi-disciplinary team approach in collaboration with academic centers of human immunology to generate novel mechanistic insights into the immune synapse in health and in diseases such as autoimmunity or oncology. The Institute will simultaneously provide a foundational data set and tools for future immunological research as well as a novel collaboration portal for the broader scientific community.

The Allen Institute for Immunology is seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst I to analyze scATAC-seq data for our scATAC Immune Atlas project and prepare a manuscript submission. Reporting to a Bioinformatics Scientist at the Allen Institute for Immunology, the ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player who can work closely with immunologists and bioinformaticians, an excellent communicator who can translate data analysis plan into solid executable analysis code, a quick learner who can adapt new methodologies to achieve goals, and a tireless worker who can complete projects under time constraint.

At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly. We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

This position is full-time and of a limited duration, with an expected end date of December 31, 2026.

Essential Functions

• Analyze scATAC-seq data for our scATAC Immune Atlas project under minimal supervision
• Work closely with immunologists and bioinformaticians to explore omics data for hypothesis generation and testing
• Assist scientists in data analysis, presentation, and publication
• Meet analysis deadlines and be able to pivot between multiple projects
• Contribute to a rigorously scientific, cohesive and efficient team environment

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• BS in bioinformatics or closely related discipline

Preferred Education and Experience

• MS in bioinformatics or closely related disciplines
• Hands on experience analyzing scATAC-seq data
• Basic knowledge of molecular biology and wet-lab omics technologies
• Demonstrated experience in writing code for omics data analysis
• Fluency in R and/or Python
• Experience in generating high quality graphs for presentation and/or publication
• Familiarity with cloud computing and/or linux
• Demonstrated success in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to learn and implement new software tools and packages
• Experience using GitHub or similar version control system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a collaborative high paced environment under minimum supervision
• Self-motivated, a team player, attentive to details, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Good problem-solving skills, curious and eager to learn new skills

Work Environment

• May enter laboratory environment - possible exposure to chemical, biological, or other hazardous substances

Physical Demands

• Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment; repetitive motion with lab equipment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Occasional evening and weekend hours required
• This role is currently able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for all Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State
• This position is full-time and of a limited duration, with an expected end date of December 31, 2026

Annualized Salary Range

• $81,350 - $99,650 *

* Final salary depends on required education for the role, experience, and level of skills relevant to the role, along with work location, where applicable.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outline in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits.

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.