Research Technologist - Life Sciences – Advanced Professional

Penn State University • Tallahassee, FL

10d • $42,100 - $61,000

About The Position

We are seeking to hire a motivated and detail-oriented Bioinformatician to join our team. The successful candidate will support the analysis and interpretation of biological data, with a focus on genomics, transcriptomics, or related fields. This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of molecular biology and genomics.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or similar.
• Familiarity with command-line environments (Linux/Unix).
• Knowledge of bioinformatics tools and databases (e.g., BLAST, FASTA/Q processing tools).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis.
• Familiarity with workflow management systems (e.g., Snakemake, Nextflow).
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualization techniques.
• Experience working with cloud computing platforms or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Analysis of microbiome is desirable.
• Some wet lab experience while not required is desirable.
• Prior internship, research project, or industry experience in bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of high-throughput biological data including transcriptome, epigenome, spatial omics data, proteome.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize bioinformatics pipelines and workflows.
• Interpret and visualize complex datasets to generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with biologists, clinicians, and data scientists to support research projects.
• Document methods, analyses, and results clearly and reproducibly.
• Assist in maintaining databases and data management systems.
• Stay up to date with emerging bioinformatics tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

What This Job Offers

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