Bioinformatics Analyst II

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Job date: 2018-05-01
End Date: 2018-06-30

Company : University of Maryland Baltimore County 

Country : United States 

Role : Other 


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Job Description:
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) is recruiting for a Bioinformatics Analyst II. The selected candidate will contribute to -omics research projects and scientific analysis of the data generated by those projects using a variety of database and software applications. The candidate we are seeking will have previous experience analyzing -omics-related data sets (transcriptomics, metagenomics, comparartive genomics, etc.). The qualified candidate will have demonstrated organizational skills and project management skills.

Essential Functions:

  • Follow established protocols for running transcriptomics analyses, microbiome-related analyses, and other -omics analyses as needed.
  • Operate in a Linux environment to run bioinformatics tools and access/store data.
  • Engage in limited scripting (e.g. shell, Perl, Python) to perform basic tasks.
  • Interact with collaborators and clients to understand the needs of projects and report results of analyses.
  • Present work at group meetings as well as occasional larger scientific meetings.
  • Travel to conferences/meetings/workshops as required for specific projects and/or training opportunities.
  • Balance and prioritize work assignments so as to make progress on multiple tasks/projects at the same time.
  • Participate in community outreach and training.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or related field, i.e., Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or Bioinformatics. Masters or Ph.D preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years omics-related analysis experience. Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Experience: Work experience using a Linux/Unix command-line environment, knowledge of Python or Perl scripting for routine tasks such as parsing and file formatting.

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience


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Benefits Information:

UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

If accommodations are needed for a disability, please contact Staffing & Career Services at 410-706-2606, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm EST. Maryland Relay can be accessed by dialing 711 (in-state) or 1-800-735-2258.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3317F

Employee Class : Exempt Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Organization: Medicine - Institute for Genome Sciences

Job Posting: Apr 30, 2018

Unposting Date: Ongoing

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