Senior Bioinformatics Programmer

Baylor College of Medicine • Wright, FL

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Programmer to support research initiatives through the design, development, and maintenance of bioinformatics software, databases, and computational workflows. The role applies programming and data analysis expertise to manage large-scale biological datasets, support high-performance computing applications, and develop tools that advance scientific discovery. It collaborates closely with researchers and stakeholders to deliver software solutions, support data-driven research projects, and contribute to publications and grant proposals. The ideal candidate has experience in software development, bioinformatics, database management, and scientific data analysis within a research environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biological Science, or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in software development, bioinformatics, database management, and scientific data analysis within a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain bioinformatics and scientific software applications.
• Apply, customize, and support bioinformatics software and computational tools for research projects.
• Build, manage, and optimize SQL databases and data analysis workflows.
• Perform large-scale computational analyses using high-performance computing resources.
• Analyze, curate, and manage research datasets for publications and grant submissions.
• Evaluate and implement third-party software and technologies to support research objectives.
• Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to develop software solutions and ensure project alignment.
• Contribute to manuscripts, publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Provide technical guidance and support to research and technical staff as needed.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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