Sr. Bioinformatics Analyst

University of Miami; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Senior Bioinformatics Analyst for on-site work in Miami, FL. The role focuses on extending bioinformatics capabilities and developing novel methods to study genetic variation in health and disease.

You will lead data analyses, contribute to database development, and supervise other analysts while ensuring rigorous SOPs and training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Strong learning ability to adapt to new procedures and protocols.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains next generation data analysis pipelines.
• Assists in pipeline and algorithms development and validation.
• Extracts features of interest from data for biological questions.
• Maintains genomic and clinical databases and performs integrative analyses.
• Supervises team members and other data analysts.
• Develops SOPs, documentation, and scripts for reports.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Sr. Bioinformatics AnalystApply: On-Site: Miami, FL: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R100093132**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.The Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Department is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Analyst to work full-time, on-site in Miami, FL. The Senior Bioinformatics Analyst works with research staff to extend capabilities in bioinformatics and improve understanding of genetic variation in human health and disease. The Senior Bioinformatics Analyst also assumes responsibility for the development and maintenance of novel bioinformatics methods. **CORE JOB FUNCTIONS** 1. Develops and maintains next generation data analysis pipelines. 2. Assists in analysis pipeline and algorithms development and validation. 3. Extracts features of interest from data relating to specific biological questions. 4. Contributes to the development and maintenance of genomic and clinical databases. 5. Performs statistical and integrative data analysis on genomics and clinical data. 6. Supervises team members and other data analysts. 7. Establishes standard operating procedures, documentation, and scripts to generate custom reports. 8. Progresses material for bioinformatics tutorials and training courses. 9. Tests the characterization and integration of diverse third-party bioinformatics algorithms. 10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. ***This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.*** **CORE QUALIFICATIONS** Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.* Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff