Bioinformatics Analyst (JR223658)

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Job ID: JR223658

About the Role

The Bioinformatics Analyst will work within the Division of Biomedical Informatics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. This role involves analyzing complex biological data, developing computational tools, and supporting research projects in genomics, transcriptomics, and other omics disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioinformatics analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including DNA-seq, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq.
• Develop, implement, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for data processing, quality control, and downstream analysis.
• Collaborate with researchers to interpret data, generate hypotheses, and contribute to scientific publications.
• Provide bioinformatics support for grant applications and research proposals.
• Stay current with advances in bioinformatics tools, algorithms, and databases.
• Assist in the management and organization of large-scale biological datasets.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing workflows for efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genetics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Perl.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases (e.g., BWA, GATK, Bowtie, SAMtools, Ensembl, UCSC Genome Browser).
• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
• Strong understanding of genomics, molecular biology, and statistical methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with single-cell RNA-seq analysis and tools (e.g., Seurat, Scanpy).
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques applied to biological data.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and tuition reimbursement.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.