Bioinformatics Research Specialist — Cancer Genomics

Bowie State University; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowie State University’s Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites applications for a Bioinformatics Research Assistant (Contingent II - GrantFunded) to support biomedical research on cancer and mitochondrial genetics through computational analyses of large datasets.

You will work with the PI and students, develop pipelines, mentor undergraduates, manage Unix/Linux workflows, and help prepare reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, Data Science or related fields with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genomics, Data Science, Biology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience performing computational analyses of biological or genomic data.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python, R, Perl, or related languages.
• Experience managing and analyzing large datasets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative research team.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioinformatics and computational analyses of genomic and other large-scale biological datasets related to cancer and mitochondrial genetics research.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize data analysis workflows and bioinformatics pipelines.
• Assist with data management, quality control, statistical analysis, visualization, and interpretation of research findings.
• Support the preparation of research reports, scientific presentations, manuscripts, and grant-related documentation.
• Participate in collaborative research activities with faculty, students, and external research partners.
• Manage software installations and computational resources within Unix/Linux environments and troubleshoot technical issues as needed.
• Maintain accurate research records, documentation, and data management procedures.
• Assist with laboratory and project operations as necessary to support grant objectives.

Skills

Unix/Linux

Python

R

Perl

Data analysis

Genomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics or related

Master's degree in Bioinformatics or related (preferred)

Job description

Bowie State University’s Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites applications for a Bioinformatics Research Assistant (Contingent II - GrantFunded) to support biomedical research on cancer and mitochondrial genetics through computational analyses of large datasets.

You will work with the PI and students, develop pipelines, mentor undergraduates, manage Unix/Linux workflows, and help prepare reports and presentations.