Hybrid Bioinformatician: Genomics Data Analysis

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

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a bioinformatics specialist to support microbiology research in a hybrid environment. You will work on 16S rRNA sequencing, genome sequencing, and metagenomics data under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.

The role requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field and at least 3 years of biomedical research experience with strong skills in genomic data analysis and scripting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field as listed.
• Minimum of 3 years of biomedical research experience.
• Genomic data analysis expertise.

Responsibilities

• Performs bioinformatic analyses under PI guidance.
• Analyzes 16S rRNA gene sequencing, whole genomes and shotgun metagenomics data.
• Develops ad hoc scripts (bash, R, Python) for data analysis.
• Operates UNIX-based systems and organizes data for reporting.
• Assists lab members in bioinformatic analysis and experimental design.

Skills

bioinformatics analysis

UNIX familiarity

scripting (bash, Python, R)

data organization & presentation

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related fields.

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a bioinformatics specialist to support microbiology research in a hybrid environment. You will work on 16S rRNA sequencing, genome sequencing, and metagenomics data under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.

The role requires a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field and at least 3 years of biomedical research experience with strong skills in genomic data analysis and scripting.