"Bioinformatician I (Temp)"

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Temporary Services is seeking a Bioinformatician I position to perform data management, quality control, data processing, data analysis and other bioinformatics related tasks on high-dimensional data in coordination with study investigators and other computing and bioinformatics staff in the assigned department. To determine applicable commonly-available, widely accepted and well-understood bioinformatics tools and technologies. To stay abreast of recent literature and other new developments, incorporating into existing data analysis protocols and pipelines in support of high quality, reproducible research in any science discipline or disease.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs data and analysis-related tasks, including but not limited to, processing next-generation sequence data (NGS) applications, manipulating common genomic file formats (e.g. FASTQ, SAM, BAM) for NGS experiments, performing quality control for genome-wide association studies (GWAS) or NGS studies, performing downstream analyses, and recommending, creating and maintaining local bioinformatics databases, as well as making proper use of public databases. May convert study data to and from common genetic (e.g. PLINK, VCF) file formats.
• As part of the department and the bioinformatics team in particular, assists with the development of grant applications, presentation of results and preparation of scientific papers for publication. Participates in formal and informal training activities, monthly journal clubs and grant writing meetings. Maintains knowledge of current changes and developments in the bioinformatics fields through publications, communicating with subject matter experts, and attending related workshops and conferences.
• Identifies and resolves technical issues and proposes upgrades to current software. Evaluates and identifies new technologies for implementation. Interfaces with high-performance computing staff as needed.
• Provides consultation services and training on bioinformatics-related concepts, applications and tools.
• Designs, develops and implements software workflow, pipelines and tools, and analytical procedures supporting bioinformatics analysis. Participates in informatics projects providing evaluation, design and building of databases, web applications and other services to support the needs of investigators and departmental needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary range is $52,555-$68,320
Shift: day shift 8-5 Mon-Fri

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Computer Science or a related field. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics, and molecular biology
• Knowledge of bioinformatics
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Detail oriented
• Organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills