We are seeking 2-5 motivated self-starter to join our Bioinformatics R&D team. This is an exciting opportunity to support client at the center with their bioinformatics investigations, ranging from genome and transcriptome assembly, single cell sequencing, variants calling, amplicon-seq, and other state-of-the-art multi-omics analyses.

The position will serve both an internal and external user base. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Supporting both internal and external users with bioinformatics software needs, including installing open-source software and databases, and consulting on various bioinformatics tools and methods.
• Assisting PSC data coordination centers and archives (e.g. HuBMAP and SenNet) with project deliverables and milestones
• Developing and publishing workflows needed for specific use-cases.
• Assisting in the production of manuscripts, user-facing and internal documentation, and examples.
• Other duties as assigned.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within team. Inclusion, teamwork and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies here. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to optimally interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the team through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and collaboratively with technical and scientific teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Maintain confidentiality and use discretion with sensitive information.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail; keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
• Ability to maintain composure when dealing with difficult situations and/or individuals.
• Adaptability and openness to change as the department and organization evolve

Qualifications (and/or Skills and Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or related fields.
• Shell scripting experience on Unix or Linux systems
• Programming experience in one or more frequently used languages for bioinformatics programming (Python, Perl, R, and C/C ).
• Knowledge of open-source bioinformatics databases and tools
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Strong team player who can build strong relationships within all levels of the organization and across project teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with laboratory processes and techniques such as those involved in microbiology, molecular biology, single cell sequencing and spatial-omics.
• Experience with submission to NIH repositories such as dbGap, GEO, SRA and other similar repositories.
• Track record of developing analysis workflows on High Performance computing systems using workflow languages.
• Experience working on large multi-institution collaborative projects and/or in bioinformatics user support.
• Ability to develop independently funded research projects.
• Masters and/or PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or related fields.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Additional Information:

• Work Posture: This position is operating on a hybrid schedule, with an on-campus/in office presence 3 days a week.