Bioinformatician - Wolfe Lab

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

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago in Maywood is seeking a Bioinformatician to perform bioinformatic analyses under PI guidance. You will analyze data from 16S rRNA, whole genome sequencing, and metagenomics, while developing scripts in bash, R, and Python, and working on UNIX-based systems.

The role requires a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field and at least 3 years of biomedical research experience, with strong 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.

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

Genomic data analysis

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in related fields

Tools

Bash

Python

R

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: BIOINFORMATICIAN

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

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.

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Quick Link for Posting

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35537