Bioinformatician - Wolfe Lab

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

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago in Maywood, IL seeks a Bioinformatician for the Wolfe Lab. The role supports analyses of 16S rRNA, whole genome, and metagenomic data, with remote work flexibility.

Candidates should have a Masters or PhD in a relevant field and at least 3 years in biomedical research. Proficiency with Bash, R and Python, and UNIX systems is required. Collaboration across PI, staff, and students is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of biomedical research experience.
• 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

Genomic data analysis

Data interpretation

Education

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

Tools

Bash

R

Python

Job description

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Bioinformatician - Wolfe Lab

Position Details

Job Title Bioinformatician

Position Number 8151047

Work Modality Fully Remote Work

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 Campus

Department Name MICROBIOLOGY

Location Code MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

• 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

• 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.

• Genomic data analysis expertise.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a

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 09/21/2026

Close Date Position

Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $65,000/ann

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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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