Genomics Bioinformatician & Data Analyst (Hybrid)

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago in Maywood is seeking a Bioinformatician to perform bioinformatic analyses under PI guidance. You will analyze data from 16S rRNA, whole genome sequencing, and metagenomics, while developing scripts in bash, R, and Python, and working on UNIX-based systems.

The role requires a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field and at least 3 years of biomedical research experience, with strong genomic data analysis expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related fields.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in biomedical research.
• Genomic data analysis expertise.

Responsibilities

• Carries out bioinformatic analyses under the guidance of the Principal Investigator
• Analyzes data from 16S rRNA gene sequencing, whole microbial genome sequencing and shotgun metagenomic sequencing
• Develops ad hoc scripts (bash, R and Python) for data analysis
• Familiarity with UNIX-based systems
• Organizes, records, and presents data
• Assists other lab members in fundamentals of bioinformatic analysis
• Assists PI, research staff and student with experimental design, data interpretation, and project dissemination

Skills

Bioinformatics

Genomic data analysis

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in related fields

Tools

Bash

Python

R

Job description

Loyola University Chicago in Maywood is seeking a Bioinformatician to perform bioinformatic analyses under PI guidance. You will analyze data from 16S rRNA, whole genome sequencing, and metagenomics, while developing scripts in bash, R, and Python, and working on UNIX-based systems.

The role requires a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field and at least 3 years of biomedical research experience, with strong genomic data analysis expertise.