Summary

The person in this position (Bioinformatics Analysts 1) works closely with an experienced computational microbiologist and performs bioinformatic analysis on human nasal microbiota data and human nasal organoids. Experience working in R is a must, with a preference for also having experience scripting in R (python, or perl). The ability to work on a assigned tasks independently and meet deadlines is important, as is the ability to provide assistance with R and bioinformatic analysis to microbiologists in the lab.

Job Duties

• Work closely with an experienced computational microbiologist to:
  • Research, assess, and test third-party bioinformatic workflows and software.
  • Establish, test, and improve bioinformatic workflows.
  • Establish a custom database to storage and process data generated from Human Nasal Organoid wet-lab experiments.
• Use computational analyses and biological interpretation of results to review existing data and propose improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation, accuracy and storage of all data generated using bioinformatic tools. Assist microbiologists in lab to learn documentation skills and to perform basic bioinformatic analyses using workflows.
• Maintain computational resources in the lab, which includes taking the lead on troubleshooting any hardware, software, or platform issues and interfacing with BCM IT and outside software/hardware vendors.
• Generate data for publication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Genetics, Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• One or more years of microbiome or bacterial bioinformatics experience.