Bioinformatics Data Analyst – NGS & Biostatistics

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus invites applications for a Data Research Analyst 1 to support bioinformatics analyses of virome sequencing data under the supervision of the PI and senior lab personnel.

Responsibilities include managing NGS data, performing quality control, and maintaining clinical and specimen metadata through REDCap, with collaboration on ongoing research projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team and to work without technical supervision.
• Ability to create and maintain records accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively to convey experimental results; previous experience in a research environment.
• Experience with basic bioinformatic analysis (DNA/RNA sequencing).
• Experience with bioinformatic frameworks (R, Python).
• Ability to perform statistical analyses of molecular data.
• Expertise in sequence and metadata organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of genetics, molecular biology and biochemical principles. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
• Perform quality control procedures.
• Align data to virome reference databases.
• Maintain associated clinical and specimen metadata through REDCap and public repositories.
• Provide data management and analytical support for ongoing research projects.
• Maintain accurate research records.
• Contribute to NGS and PCR data analyses.

Skills

Bioinformatics

R

Python

Statistical analysis

REDCap

Data management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

DNA/RNA sequencing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or Biostatistics

Tools

REDCap

REDCap (clinic/research data management)

Job description

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus invites applications for a Data Research Analyst 1 to support bioinformatics analyses of virome sequencing data under the supervision of the PI and senior lab personnel.

Responsibilities include managing NGS data, performing quality control, and maintaining clinical and specimen metadata through REDCap, with collaboration on ongoing research projects.