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Bioinformatics Research Associate - Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine · Richmond, VA · 1 wk ago
Research$25–$30/hrPart-time

About the role

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. The Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine is dedicated to unraveling the fundamental biology that supports health and drives disease. Our faculty, trainees and students tackle some of the most pressing challenges in biomedical science, from the molecular and genetic roots of disease to the complexities of whole-body physiology.

CMGM seeks a part-time, hourly Bioinformatics Research Associate to develop large language model (LLM)-based bioinformatics pipelines. The associate will use Python, software development, and cloud computing to build, evaluate, and maintain reproducible research workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evaluate LLM-based bioinformatics pipelines
  • Integrate LLMs with bioinformatics tools and cloud computing resources
  • Write, test, debug, and maintain Python software and reusable pipeline components
  • Document workflows, assess output quality, and communicate results to the research team

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • At least 2 years of lab experience (may include student experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related science will be considered in lieu of experience
  • Demonstrated skills in Python programming, LLM development, bioinformatics pipeline development, software development, and cloud computing
  • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students, or a commitment to do so as an hourly employee at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, or a related field

Pay

Salary range: $25–$30 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, 29 hours per week. Fully onsite.

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits; consult the VCU benefits website for eligibility details by employee type.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt. This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment depends on project need, funding availability, and performance. Contact: Jinze Liu, Ph.D. (Jinze.Liu@vcuhealth.org).

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