Intermediate Information Science Professional – Biomedical Informatics

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Biomedical Informatics

Official Title: Research Services Intermediate Information Science Professional

Working Title: Intermediate Information Science Professional – Biomedical Informatics

Position #00800753 – Requisition #27116

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital  and Children's Hospital Colorado  - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

The School of Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Informatics has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Research Services Intermediate Information Science Professional position.

Jobs in the Research Services career family provide direct professional support of research activities.  Functions include contracts and grants solicitation and administration, grant/agreement preparation, review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication and post and pre award management, human subject compliance, research animal management, research laboratory coordination and instruction, environmental health and safety, radiation control, hazardous materials use, disposal and training.

Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. At the intermediate level , duties are less limited in scope and are performed independently with occasional guidance and direction from other professionals.

Nature of Work

Intermediate Information Science Professionals utilize applied or computational mathematical analyses for a wide array of different applications and to solve complex problems. Experiments may include text interpretation, coding, ground theory methodology for the analysis of certain data, and quantum state analyses. Intermediate Information Science Professionals may also perform duties in labs that use primarily electronic equipment.

The new Professional will join a highly interactive, supportive, and interdisciplinary group of faculty, staff scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and students and enjoy access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities on the Anschutz Medical Campus. The Laboratory Science Professional will play an important role in advancing the mission of research laboratories within the Department of Biomedical Informatics. Researchers in the Department of Biomedical Informatics focus on computational approaches that derive insights from data to lead to advances in research and medical practice. The Department of Biomedical Informatics focuses on areas such as automated and manual biocuration, knowledge representation, semantic engineering, natural language processing, automated reasoning, and the development and evaluation of algorithms and software systems that advance these practices in support of artificial intelligence. The Department of Biomedical Informatics is located on the Anschutz Medical Campus and is home to Colorado’s only Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. There are many opportunities on campus to translate data intensive research advances into improved care.

The candidate would primarily collect and analyze data about collaborative science practices and inclusion while embedding in an active Health AI research team. Other duties include contributing to publications, as well as partnerships and collaborations with the community-wide efforts aimed at promoting open, integrated, and rigorous practices in research and scholarly communication. They would contribute to a diverse portfolio of research in the Translational and Integrative Sciences Laboratory at The Department of Biomedical Informatics. TISLab is a multidisciplinary laboratory focused on uniting data across domains using semantic technologies, forming a key part of the Monarch Initiative (monarchinitiative.org). TISLab works on rare disease diagnostics, clinical data harmonization, genotype-phenotype data across species, and using ontologies and knowledge graphs for data integration and inference. This position may be eligible for remote or remote/office flex work.

Examples of Duties Performed

• Collaborate with and support Principal Investigators (PI) and other stakeholders in the area of bioinformatics and data analysis
  • Perform data collection, analytics, and visualization for the Teaming Core of the NIH BRIDGE Center (https://commonfund.nih.gov/bridge2ai)
• Perform scientifically rigorous data management and bioinformatic analyses
• Develop and disseminate a variety of tools designed to access relevant clinical and sample data
• Develop and implement complex analyses pipelines, programming, and data visualization techniques for multi-layered -omics datasets (transcriptome, epigenome, proteome, microbiome, etc.)
• Creatively and effectively integrate data from multiple sources to accelerate discoveries
• Assist with the design and development of major bioinformatics-related programming projects
• Write custom scripts to access databases and analyze data
• Write custom web tools for PIs and other stakeholders
• Independently and creatively identify bioinformatic and data management solutions
• Assist Team Leads, Supervisors and/or management with creation and implementation of processes and procedures and quality improvement initiatives
• Assist and train junior team members

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contributing to publications
• Iteratively evaluate team performance over time and recommend interventions
• Work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, and inclusiveness on project teams.
• Attend and participate in face-to-face and virtual project meetings.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established at $54,534 to $69,367.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. 

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis
• One (1) year data management and bioinformatic analyses experience

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
• Two (2) years of experience analyzing data using high-performance computing
• Ability to handle qualitative data – mainly written responses
• Basic computer programming experience or willingness to learn

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of basic statistical principles relevant in medical research
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches
• Demonstrated fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Perl, Java, C++) and willingness to learn new programming languages as necessary
• Familiarity with statistical analytical concepts and methods
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information