Bioinformatics Analyst II - Seibold Lab
About The Position
Provides advanced bioinformatics support to scientists. Essential Duties Collaborates with and supports scientists in the area of bioinformatics analysis. Assists with the design and development of major bioinformatics-related programming projects. Writes custom scripts to access databases and analyze data. Writes custom web tools for scientists. Assists with the preparation and teaching of courses and/or demonstrations on the use of bioinformatics tools. Interprets complex biological information. Performs tasks to reduce and consolidate output from software. Prepares data for utilization by other scientists. Develops and uses gene/protein functional annotation tools and programs. May develop and maintain searchable databases. May direct and guide DNA, RNA, small molecule, and protein sequence database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data. Uses version control and other reproducible research practices. Writes sections for reports and other dissemination of research methods and findings.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) required in bioinformatics, biostatistics or computer science or related field required.
- A minimum of 3 years of applied experience required.
- Must be proficient in at least 2 programming languages (e.g. python, C++ , JAVA, Etc.) and have a background in utility programming (Bash, AWK, Perl, BioPerl, R, Matlab and other languages) in a Linux environment.
Nice To Haves
- Masters or PhD in computational field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with and supports scientists in the area of bioinformatics analysis.
- Assists with the design and development of major bioinformatics-related programming projects.
- Writes custom scripts to access databases and analyze data.
- Writes custom web tools for scientists.
- Assists with the preparation and teaching of courses and/or demonstrations on the use of bioinformatics tools.
- Interprets complex biological information.
- Performs tasks to reduce and consolidate output from software.
- Prepares data for utilization by other scientists.
- Develops and uses gene/protein functional annotation tools and programs.
- May develop and maintain searchable databases.
- May direct and guide DNA, RNA, small molecule, and protein sequence database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data.
- Uses version control and other reproducible research practices.
- Writes sections for reports and other dissemination of research methods and findings.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
- Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
- Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
- Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
- Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
- Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
