Bioinformatics Assistant

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Híbrido; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Bioinformatics analysis

Genomics data processing

Workflow development

Educación

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

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

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Job ID: 376823

Location: Twin Cities

Job Family: Supplemental Employee

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Code: 0008

Employee Class: Civil Service

About the Job

The University of Minnesota Genomics Center is hiring a skilled and experienced bioinformatics analyst to support the cutting‑edge genomics services the Genomics Center provides to researchers and clinicians at the University of Minnesota, and to external academic and industry scientists.

We seek a bioinformatician with broad software and analytical skills to join the University of Minnesota Genomics Center. This new position will include roles in our Operations, Development, and Research groups. The position will require the running, maintaining, and troubleshooting of specialized databases and software necessary to analyze data, as well as involvement in grant application and scientific publishing.

Job Responsibilities

65% Analyze Genomic Datasets

• Processing of sequence data from Illumina, Pacific Biosciences, and Oxford Nanopore instruments
• Investigating data quality issues
• Analysis of single-cell and spatial datasets
• Meet with customers to assist with experimental design, troubleshooting, and results interpretation

20% Assist the Development and Research groups with improving services, developing new services, analysis and interpretation of research project datasets

• Analyze datasets to assist with optimizing laboratory methods.
• Serve as the primary bioinformatics resource for the Genomics Center's Innovation Lab

15% Assist with the maintenance and development of the Genomics Center's informatics infrastructure

• Assist with data management
• Assist with analysis pipeline development
• Assist with computer system management
• Remain up to date on developments in the field

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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 least 3 years of bioinformatics experience.
• Experience developing and executing analysis workflows for high-throughput sequence data.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

About the Department

The University of Minnesota Genomics Center exists to advance the use of genomics and achieves this mission by acquiring state-of-the-art instrumentation and offering an array of complete services, including sequencing, Next-generation Sequencing, long-read sequencing, expression analysis, genotyping, epigenomics, single-cell genomics, metagenomics, as well as related support services such as nucleic acid extraction and quality control. We strive to keep pace with the ever-broadening world of "omics" technologies and to expand our role at the University and the wider biotech community.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $20.00-$30.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Work Profile: This position has been designated as work Profile 3: Mostly Remote. The employee is expected to typically work in the office at least 3 days per week.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.