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Position Title: Bioinformatics Analyst, UB Genomics & Bioinformatics Core

Posting Number: R230011

Employer: Research Foundation

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

• Day-to-day processing of the immense data being generated from illumina based next-generation sequencing platforms;
• Quality assurance, initial data processing, and storage of data generated;
• Maintenance of core computational infrastructure;
• Specialized downstream analysis for supporting projects and core initiatives;
• Willingness to quickly adopt new technologies and analysis best practices;
• Analysis of all types of genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic data generated by the core
• Development and modification of computational algorithms to facilitate data analysis at UB; participating in manuscripts and grant applications,
• Figure generation;
• Custom data mining efforts

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in Bioinformatics or closely related field with 1-2 years experience and familiarity with common NGS data file formats (FastQ, BAM). Education and experience equivalencies will be considered.
• Knowledge of Illumina based sequencing platforms (NovaSeq, NextSeq500, MiSeq).
• Proficiency in linux is essential as all workflows are in a linux cluster environment.
• Proficiency in the R coding language with experience using RStudio and Bioconductor.
• Hands on experience processing Next-Generation Sequencing data sets from raw data to alignment (Bowtie2/Hisat2 preferred), and quantification (Subread featureCounts).
• Previous experience using the DESeq2 analysis package from RNA-Seq.
• Background knowledge of wet bench techniques to aid in laboratory trouble shooting.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills, in interacting with both wet-lab and computational biologists.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Masters degree in Bioinformatics or closely related field.
• Experience in transcriptional analysis is strongly preferred.
• Python coding skills strongly preferred (virtualenv, managing local packages).
• Previous hands-on experience with wet bench assays a plus, but not required.

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 39824

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