Bioinformatics Research Technician III

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

TTUHSC in Lubbock seeks a Medical Research Tech III specialized in Bioinformatics to perform analyses of large genomic datasets using R and Python. The role includes ensuring laboratory safety, maintaining records, and collaborating with researchers and students in a fast-paced lab environment.

The position involves training junior staff, assisting in protocol development, and managing lab equipment while contributing to impactful health research. A related bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (4 years) of job-related experience and college education.
• Experience with RNA-Seq technologies and large-scale genomic data analysis.
• Experience with Linux/MacOS command line, Python and R for data wrangling and visualization.
• Experience with cloud/high-performance computing and cluster management (e.g., Slurm).
• Experience with data analysis and documentation (Jupyter notebooks) and version control.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lab Manager and PI in promoting laboratory safety.
• Perform bioinformatic analyses of large DNA datasets (RNA-Seq, 3'-end RNA data).
• Use R to analyze large DNA datasets.
• Collaborate with PI, students, and staff in training sessions and presentations.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks, including methods, data, and interpretations.
• Supervise student assistants for lab support tasks.
• Maintain equipment records and lab inventory.

Skills

R programming

Python

Linux/MacOS

Data visualization

Version control

Cluster computing (Slurm)

Jupyter notebooks

RNA-Seq technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

Slurm

Jupyter notebooks

Job description

TTUHSC in Lubbock seeks a Medical Research Tech III specialized in Bioinformatics to perform analyses of large genomic datasets using R and Python. The role includes ensuring laboratory safety, maintaining records, and collaborating with researchers and students in a fast-paced lab environment.

The position involves training junior staff, assisting in protocol development, and managing lab equipment while contributing to impactful health research. A related bachelor's degree is required.