Bioinformatics Analyst

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Bioinformatics Analyst
Requisition Number RE43855
Working Title
Department Name 40502:Institute for Biomedical Informatics
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 46
Salary Range $51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Shift
Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week
Job Summary
The Institute for Biomedical Informatics is seeking an Bioinformatics Analyst to join our team. Our ideal candidate must be innovative, detail-oriented, and motivated to solve challenges while also providing superb customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. In this role you will:
• Perform sequence reads alignment and identify differentially expressed genes based on RNA-seq data
• Develop computer scripts to automate and customize data processing and statistical analysis
• Execute data mining from genomic data repositories and create summary reports
• Perform bioinformatics and statistical analysis for other types of high-throughput data such as MS, NMR or NanoString data
This position is currently hybrid. A fully-remote schedule may be an option.
We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both. As a University of Kentucky employee, you will be entitled to amazing health insurance options, employee discounts, and a 200% retirement match! Starting your first day, you will annually accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays.
Apply today and see why we were named among the nation’s top 10 large employers by Forbes magazine!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Proficient in C, C++, Python, R; Familiar with DESeq2, GATK, Bismark, IPA and other bioinformatics software; good statistical skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
At least a year of experience in mass spectrometry and/or proteomics analysis.
Deadline to Apply 02/28/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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