Bioinformatics Analyst — Microbiome & NGS Analytics

Albert Einstein College of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is looking for a highly motivated Bioinformatics Analyst to join Dr. Robert Burk's research group. This position involves designing and maintaining NGS pipelines for microbiome and HPV genomics applications. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in R and/or Python and experience with bioinformatics work. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and translating large-scale sequencing datasets into publication-ready results. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, with a preference for advanced degrees. The salary range begins at $65,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, or a related field.
• Strong programming ability in R and/or Python.
• Experience processing and analyzing NGS data.
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts.
• Attention to detail and producing reliable outputs.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain end-to-end NGS pipelines for microbiome and HPV genomics.
• Perform robust QC and large-scale data processing.
• Harmonize sequencing outputs with clinical data.
• Conduct statistical analyses using R and/or Python.
• Lead analysis workstreams and communicate progress.
• Diagnose and resolve complex bioinformatics issues.
• Contribute to manuscripts and grant applications.

Skills

Programming in R and/or Python

Unix/Linux environment

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics or related field

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Git

HPC-style workflows

Job description

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is looking for a highly motivated Bioinformatics Analyst to join Dr. Robert Burk's research group. This position involves designing and maintaining NGS pipelines for microbiome and HPV genomics applications. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in R and/or Python and experience with bioinformatics work. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and translating large-scale sequencing datasets into publication-ready results. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, with a preference for advanced degrees. The salary range begins at $65,000 annually.