BIOINFORMATICIAN

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a bioinformatics specialist to support microbiology research in a hybrid environment. You will work on 16S rRNA sequencing, genome sequencing, and metagenomics data under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.

The role requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field and at least 3 years of biomedical research experience with strong skills in genomic data analysis and scripting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field as listed.
• Minimum of 3 years of biomedical research experience.
• Genomic data analysis expertise.

Responsibilities

• Performs bioinformatic analyses under PI guidance.
• Analyzes 16S rRNA gene sequencing, whole genomes and shotgun metagenomics data.
• Develops ad hoc scripts (bash, R, Python) for data analysis.
• Operates UNIX-based systems and organizes data for reporting.
• Assists lab members in bioinformatic analysis and experimental design.

Skills

bioinformatics analysis

UNIX familiarity

scripting (bash, Python, R)

data organization & presentation

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related fields.

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Number 8151038

Work Modality Hybrid – 3 In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses

Department Name MICROBIOLOGY

Location Code MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties And Responsibilities

• Carries out bioinformatic analyses under the guidance of the Principal Investigator
• Analyzes data from 16S rRNA gene sequencing, whole microbial genome sequencing and shotgun metagenomic sequencing
• Develops ad hoc scripts (bash, R and Python) for data analysis
• Familiarity with UNIX -based systems
• Organizes, records, and presents data
• Assists other lab members in fundamentals of bioinformatic analysis
• Assists PI, research staff and student with experimental design, data interpretation, and project dissemination

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related fields.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in biomedical research.
• Genomic data analysis expertise.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related fields.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in biomedical research.
• Genomic data analysis expertise.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a

Computer Skills Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Open Date 07/29/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $65,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $62,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

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