Bioinformatician: Genomics Data & Scripting Expert

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago seeks a Bioinformatician for the Wolfe Lab. The hybrid position involves analyzing sequencing data, developing scripts, and supporting research design and data interpretation.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s/Ph.D. in a related field and at least 3 years of biomedical research experience, with genomic data analysis expertise. The role supports laboratory collaboration across campuses and projects.

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.

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

Skills

Bioinformatics scripting

UNIX systems

bash/R/Python

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in related field

3 years biomedical research

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Loyola University Chicago seeks a Bioinformatician for the Wolfe Lab. The hybrid position involves analyzing sequencing data, developing scripts, and supporting research design and data interpretation.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s/Ph.D. in a related field and at least 3 years of biomedical research experience, with genomic data analysis expertise. The role supports laboratory collaboration across campuses and projects.