Research Technician I: Microbiome Bioinformatics & Modeling

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago, Maywood Health Sciences Campus, invites applications for a Research Assistant I to join a biology-focused lab studying host-microbiome interactions. The role blends wet-lab sequencing with computational analysis, offering hands-on opportunities in 16S workflows and data modeling.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in a relevant field, have microbiome sequencing experience, and are proficient in Python or R and Linux.

Qualifications

• BS in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computational biology, or related field required.
• Hands-on microbiome sequencing experience; proficiency in downstream bioinformatics.
• Scripting in Python or R; Linux/CLI proficiency.
• Metabolic flux modeling experience a plus; collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform 16S rRNA sequencing workflows and associated analyses.
• Conduct bioinformatic analysis of microbiome datasets and contribute to metabolic modeling.
• Maintain lab records, manage sample inventories, and assist with manuscript and grant preparation.

Skills

Microbiome sequencing

Python/R scripting

Bioinformatics analysis

Linux/command-line

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent training

Tools

MICOM

COBRApy

Cheminformatics toolkits

Job description

Loyola University Chicago, Maywood Health Sciences Campus, invites applications for a Research Assistant I to join a biology-focused lab studying host-microbiome interactions. The role blends wet-lab sequencing with computational analysis, offering hands-on opportunities in 16S workflows and data modeling.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in a relevant field, have microbiome sequencing experience, and are proficient in Python or R and Linux.