Research Laboratory Tech Sr

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Híbrido; USD 28.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Snitkin Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, has a part-time Research Lab Tech Senior position to integrate genomic and electronic health record data to characterize the transmission of Clostridioides difficile in healthcare settings.

This 50% effort, short-term role involves conducting genomic epidemiology research, literature review, and preparing results for publication in a manuscript.

Formación

• 1–2 years of experience in a related field.
• R coding experience.
• Experience with command line and genomic data analysis on HPC.
• Experience with microbial genomic analysis.
• Ability to read genomic epidemiology literature independently.
• Ability to interpret genomic analyses in epidemiological context.

Responsabilidades

• Perform genomic epidemiology research project.
• Review and digest literature associated with project.
• Writeup results in manuscript.

Conocimientos

R coding

Command line

HPC

Genomic data analysis

Microbial genomics

Literature review

Data interpretation

Educación

MS in bioinformatics or epidemiology

Descripción del empleo

A part-time (50% effort) Research Lab Tech Senior position is available in the Snitkin Lab, in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI. The Snitkin Lab employs genomic methods to study the epidemiology and evolution of antibiotic resistance. The available position is a short-term position to perform work integrating genomic and electronic health record data to characterize the transmission of Clostridioides difficile in healthcare settings.

Please note: This position is at 50% effort and term-limited for 6 months.

Responsibilities*

• Perform genomic epidemiology research project
• Review and digest literature associated with project
• Writeup results in manuscript

Required Qualifications*

• 1-2 years of experience in a related field
• R coding experience
• Experience in work on command line and analyzing genomic data on HPC
• Experience with microbial genomic analysis
• Ability to independently read genomic epidemiology literature
• Ability to interpret genomic analyses in the context of epidemiological questions

Desired Qualifications*

MS in bioinformatics, epidemiology or related discipline

Modes of Work

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