Computational Biologist: Genomics & Bioinformatics

Healing Strides Counseling; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

On-site childcare

Wage merit increases

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a qualified individual to support scientific research through software, computing, and data analysis. The role collaborates with Principal Investigator to select methods and tools for large-scale biological datasets and to prepare reports for publications.

Responsibilities include developing computational workflows, analyzing genomic data, and ensuring systems meet research needs. Proficiency in Python, R, Unix/Linux, and Git is required.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's in CS or related field in biological science.
• 2 years of related bioinformatics research experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage research laboratory computer hardware and software programming and maintenance.
• Ensure existing systems meet the continuing needs of the lab and/or recommend and test new systems as necessary.
• Perform complex data analysis related to specialized research methodologies and results as assigned by the PI.
• Develop and/or modify software to support new and ongoing research projects.
• Resolve hardware, software, and network issues in support of the lab.
• Develop and maintain complex databases to support new and ongoing research projects.
• Train laboratory staff in the use of pertinent research systems.
• May specialize in bioinformatics, software development, network administration, or hardware/software maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

R

Unix/Linux

Bioinformatics

Genomics

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (biological science)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (biological science)

2 years related research experience in bioinformatics

Tools

Git

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a qualified individual to support scientific research through software, computing, and data analysis. The role collaborates with Principal Investigator to select methods and tools for large-scale biological datasets and to prepare reports for publications.

Responsibilities include developing computational workflows, analyzing genomic data, and ensuring systems meet research needs. Proficiency in Python, R, Unix/Linux, and Git is required.