Bioinformatics Analyst

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst to support the Center for Generative Immunotherapy’s initiatives. You will help collect, organize, and interpret clinical and molecular data from trials to evaluate therapies and biomarkers.

This role involves developing and maintaining analysis workflows and bioinformatics pipelines, enabling efficient processing of large datasets with modern computational tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., bioinformatics, genetics, computational biology).

Responsibilities

• Support CGI efforts by analyzing clinical and molecular datasets.
• Develop data analysis workflows and bioinformatics pipelines.
• Collaborate with researchers and clinical teams and contribute to publications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Multitasking

Education

Master’s or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Bioinformatics Analyst plays an important role in supporting the Center for Generative Immunotherapy’s ( CGI ) efforts to accelerate the development and clinical testing of AI-designed cancer therapies. This position helps researchers collect, organize, analyze, and interpret large amounts of clinical and biological data that are used to evaluate new treatments, improve personalized cancer vaccines, and advance RNA -based therapeutics. The position analyzes data generated from clinical trials and research studies, including genomic, sequencing, immune profiling, and other molecular datasets. The work performed helps researchers better understand how patients respond to treatment, identify potential biomarkers, evaluate therapeutic effectiveness, and guide future research and clinical development efforts.

The Bioinformatics Analyst develops and maintains data analysis workflows and bioinformatics pipelines that support the processing and analysis of large research datasets. These tools help ensure that data are analyzed consistently, accurately, and efficiently, allowing researchers to generate meaningful results and make informed decisions more quickly. This role provides opportunities to work with advanced sequencing technologies, large-scale genomic datasets, and modern computational tools used in cancer research and precision medicine. The analyst performs customized analyses, creates data visualizations, prepares reports, and communicates findings to researchers and clinical teams.

The position collaborates with investigators in planning research studies and developing data analysis strategies. The Bioinformatics Analyst aids in providing input in scientific publications, grant applications, presentations, and other research activities by providing data analysis and technical expertise.

Ultimately, this position helps maximize the value of the clinical and molecular data generated through CGI research programs. By ensuring that high-quality data are available for analysis and decision-making, the Bioinformatics Analyst supports the development of more effective cancer treatments and helps accelerate the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated experience in managing priorities and detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Relevant genetics, genomics, computational immunology, systems biology and/or biological experience.

Department Contact Telephone or Email

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Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above
• * Please describe your experience with multitasking and managing multiple priorities.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What approaches do you use to ensure attention to detail and accuracy when working on complex projects or assignments?

  (Open Ended Question)