Computational Associate II – Gerstner Center for Cancer Diagnostics
The Broad Institute's Gerstner Center for Cancer Diagnostics is hiring a Computational Associate II to implement, optimise, and apply bioinformatics workflows for liquid biopsy assays detecting circulating tumour DNA, with a focus on cancer detection and monitoring algorithm development. The role involves collaborating with laboratory staff on experiment design, presenting findings, and contributing to manuscript preparation. Requires a Bachelor's in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or equivalent plus 2+ years' experience (or Master's), with proficiency in R or Python and Unix/Linux. Salary: $58,000–$80,667; posted 29 May 2026.
Computational Associate II – Gerstner Center for Cancer Diagnostics — Broad Institute
Location: Cambridge, MA, USA (On-Site)
Employment: Full-time
Salary: $58,000–$80,667 annually
Reference: #44244
Posted: 29 May 2026
Role Summary
Implement, optimise, and apply bioinformatics workflows to advance new technology development for liquid biopsy assays detecting circulating tumour DNA. Develop cancer detection and monitoring bioinformatics methods, collaborate with laboratory staff on experiment design and troubleshooting, present findings at team meetings, and contribute to manuscript preparation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or equivalent + 2+ years experience (or Master's with no experience requirement)
- Proficiency in R or Python
- Practical Unix/Linux experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- WDL/Cromwell or Snakemake workflow management
- Google Cloud Platform experience
- DNA sequencing and molecular biology familiarity
- Epigenetic sequencing methods expertise
- Cancer algorithm development experience