Bioinformatics Data Analyst - Virome & NGS Analytics

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a Data Research Analyst 1 to assist with bioinformatics analyses of virome sequencing data under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior staff. Responsibilities include managing NGS data, quality control, and organizing clinical and specimen metadata.

The role involves data analysis for ongoing projects, maintaining records, and supporting data management efforts using REDCap and public repositories.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Record keeping

Scientific communication

Bioinformatics basics

Statistics

Metadata management

Genetics & molecular biology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Biostatistics

Tools

R

Python

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a Data Research Analyst 1 to assist with bioinformatics analyses of virome sequencing data under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior staff. Responsibilities include managing NGS data, quality control, and organizing clinical and specimen metadata.

The role involves data analysis for ongoing projects, maintaining records, and supporting data management efforts using REDCap and public repositories.