Bioinformatics Analyst - Genomics Center (Hybrid)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Genomics Center is seeking a skilled bioinformatics analyst to support genomics services for researchers, clinicians, and external collaborators. The role spans operations, development, and research with emphasis on running databases and software, grant activity, and scientific publishing.

Responsibilities include analyzing diverse sequencing data, assisting service improvements, and maintaining informatics infrastructure while collaborating with the Innovation Lab

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree with at least 6 years of experience or terminal degree plus at least 3 years of experience.
• Doctorate in computational or biological science field plus at least 3 years of bioinformatics experience.
• Experience developing and executing analysis workflows for high-throughput sequence data.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 65% Analyze Genomic Datasets: Processing of sequence data from Illumina, PacBio, Oxford Nanopore; Investigate data quality issues; Analyze single-cell and spatial datasets; Meet with customers to design experiments and interpret results.
• 20% Assist the Development and Research groups with improving services and analyzing project datasets; serve as the primary bioinformatics resource for the Innovation Lab.
• 15% Assist with maintaining and developing the informatics infrastructure: data management; pipeline development; system management; stay current with field developments.

Skills

Bioinformatics analysis

Genomics data processing

Workflow development

Education

Advanced degree with 6+ years experience or terminal degree with 3+ years experience

PhD in computational/biological sciences with 3+ years bioinformatics experience

Job description

The University of Minnesota Genomics Center is seeking a skilled bioinformatics analyst to support genomics services for researchers, clinicians, and external collaborators. The role spans operations, development, and research with emphasis on running databases and software, grant activity, and scientific publishing.

Responsibilities include analyzing diverse sequencing data, assisting service improvements, and maintaining informatics infrastructure while collaborating with the Innovation Lab