Bioinformatics Research Specialist

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Bioinformatics Research Specialist, where you will lead innovative analyses of complex clinical datasets to support groundbreaking cancer research. Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and clinicians, leveraging your programming and analytical skills to drive impactful research projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer informatics while enjoying a hybrid work arrangement that balances on-campus and remote work. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare through data science, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in bioinformatics or data science.
• Proficient in programming and data analysis for cancer research.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data extraction and quality assurance from clinical data.
• Lead analyses of multi-dimensional clinical or genomic datasets.

Skills

Data Analysis

Programming

Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Statistical Software

Database Management Systems

Job description

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Oversees analytical teams in the extraction, aggregation, and quality assurance of data from multiple clinical data depositories in support of clinical research and departmental projects. Collaborates across business units, coordinates all aspects of research data collection and project oversight, and manages design and implementation of project analysis plan. Prepares documents for peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and sections of grant applications.

UPCI Cancer Bioinformatics Services

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Specialist as part of the Bioinformatics Shared Resource at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

The Bioinformatics Research Specialist will work as a data scientist/health informaticist/bioinformatician who will lead analyses of multi-dimensional clinical or genomic datasets with a strong focus on cancer research. The incumbent will work with the Bioinformatics leadership of the Cancer Center and in close collaboration with faculties at the Hillman Cancer Center to oversee their high throughput omics project design, data analysis, and data presentation.

The incumbent will also be responsible for collaborative computational and informatics research projects involving methods development, novel algorithm development and/or in-depth data analysis that facilitates and integrates implementation, visualization, and database management of multi-dimensional clinical and biological datasets generated at the Cancer Center or from public cancer databases.

Essential Functions

Ability to operate PC and telephone system and to communicate with others both orally and in writing. Proficient in data analysis; ability to collaborate with computer scientists, programmers, physicians, and laboratory scientists in cancer research. Must have excellent programming, analytical, writing and presentation skills.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. Will be required to move from workstation to other locations within the department, university, and UPMC. Very little heavy lifting required for this position.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Medical Data Scientist III

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Data Science

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Master's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

6

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education

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