Bioinformatician - Bioinformatician - Biomedical Imaging Resource (BIR) - 1 Year Limited Tenure

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The Bioinformatician functions as a bioinformatics collaborator who applies bioinformatics expertise to the design, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research and clinical genomics studies. The work is performed under the supervision of a Senior Bioinformatician or Principal Bioinformatician. Possesses skills and knowledge in a variety of bioinformatics and computational biology tools and techniques to analyze genomics, proteomics and metabolomics data (omics technologies). Also possesses good programming skills to develop novel analytical tools as needed by projects. Additional optional skills include basic knowledge of statistical methodology. Administrative duties include accurately keeping track and recording time spent on projects and maintaining documentation of projects with a level of detail enabling handoff to other bioinformatics staff members. This is a limited tenure position approved for one year, with the possibility of becoming a regular position. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of automated AI and bioinformatics pipelines, including the ability to evaluate, implement, and support new and experimental software packages for informatics and imaging workflows. This role requires intellectual curiosity and motivation to expand expertise into emerging, data-focused domains as project needs evolve. The candidate will also bring a proven track record of successful technical customer service and consulting, partnering effectively with investigators and stakeholders to translate complex computational approaches into practical, research-ready solutions.

Requirements

• Master's in bioinformatics or a similar field with an emphasis on analytical omics expertise.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Expertise in the use of informatics computing and data management packages.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate various tasks on projects.
• Demonstrated success in project management and communication skills.
• A commitment to customer service with an attitude of owning the experience of each customer.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of statistical methodology.
• Strong understanding of automated AI and bioinformatics pipelines.
• Intellectual curiosity and motivation to expand expertise into emerging, data-focused domains as project needs evolve.
• Proven track record of successful technical customer service and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Applies bioinformatics expertise to the design, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research and clinical genomics studies.
• Analyzes genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics data (omics technologies).
• Develops novel analytical tools as needed by projects.
• Accurately keeps track and records time spent on projects.
• Maintains documentation of projects with a level of detail enabling handoff to other bioinformatics staff members.
• Evaluates, implements, and supports new and experimental software packages for informatics and imaging workflows.
• Partners effectively with investigators and stakeholders to translate complex computational approaches into practical, research-ready solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level