Research Scientist II, Single Cell Genomics Service Center

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Research Scientist II in the Single Cell Genomics Service Center to advance innovative biomedical research. You will design and implement pipelines for large-scale genomics data and collaborate with wet-lab teams to interpret results.

The role requires a PhD and experience in transcriptomics or spatial transcriptomics, strong coding skills (Python, R, Perl), cloud/HPC familiarity, and the ability to publish findings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or D.V.M in related field with at least one year of related experience.
• Experience in transcriptomics, epigenomics, or metagenomics.
• Experience in spatial transcriptomics data analysis (Xenium or other platforms).
• Familiarity with cloud computing and HPC environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, and Perl.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement bioinformatics pipelines for single-cell/spatial transcriptomics data.
• Collaborate with wet-lab researchers to design experiments and interpret results.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics tools and software with documentation.
• Process sequencing data and deliver results to researchers.
• Publish scientific papers and reports summarizing findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transcriptomics

Spatial transcriptomics

Cloud computing

Bioinformatics algorithms

Programming

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PhD/MD/D.O./D.V.M in related field

Tools

Xenium platform

Job description

Research Scientist II, Single Cell Genomics Service Center

• Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and one year of related experience.

Job Description:

Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Assures competence as a fully trained scientist in a specific discipline or area of expertise.

Job Duties:

• Design and implement bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing large-scale genomics and transcriptomics data, including single cell and spatial transcriptomics.
• Collaborate with wet-lab researchers to design experiments and interpret results.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics tools and software and documentation.
• Integrate, visualize, and analyze genomic data from various sources.
• Process sequencing data generated by sequencing instruments and deliver data to researchers.
• Write and publish scientific papers and reports summarizing research findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge /Skills/ Abilities:

• Experience in transcriptomics, epigenomics, or metagenomics.
• Experience in spatial transcriptomics data analysis such as Xenium platform or other spatial transcriptomics
• Familiarity with cloud computing and high-performance computing environments
• Expertise in bioinformatics algorithms, tools, and technologies
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, and Perl
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:
Standard laboratory environment.

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