The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Medicine is hiring a Bioinformaticist/Bioinformatics Analyst II. In this role, you will develop and maintain Next Generation Sequencing data analysis workflows for use in a clinical diagnostic setting. You will be responsible for algorithm development, pipeline design, and benchmarking of tools and quality assessment of results.
What You'll Do
- Develop algorithms and tools for analysis, benchmarking, and quality assessment of genomic data.
- Develop and improve end-to-end genomics pipelines for clinical diagnostics.
- Work closely with genomic scientists to identify possible improvements to analysis pipelines.
- Stay up to date with the latest developments and best practices for NGS in clinical diagnostics.
- Generate, annotate, gather or analyze data and prepare for further analysis.
- Add value to data generated by surveillance system projects through assembly, annotation, curation, and quality assurance.
- Organize surveillance system data with other relevant data types into databases, displays, or graphic presentations for publication and web presentation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to ensure expert bioinformatics input in program and project development and implementation.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelors in Life Sciences, including fields, i.e., Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or Bioinformatics.
- Two (2) years genomic research analysis experience in Windows and UNIX-based operating systems.
Nice to Have
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience in bioinformatics resources and tools such as BLAST, GITHUB, BWA, Clustalw, NCBI, EBI, Pfam, COG, etc.
- Previous experience working in a high-performance computing environment, cloud computing and Docker.
- Experience with NGS platforms and NGS analysis pipelines.
Technical Stack
- Unix/Linux
- R (Bioconductor)
- Python/Perl
- Bioinformatics algorithms
- Machine learning and statistical analysis methods
- NGS analysis pipelines
Team & Environment
You will work closely with Developmental Scientists, IT teams, wet-laboratory scientists, and federal partners.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000, commensurate with education and experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package prioritizing wellness, work/life balance, and professional development.
- Generous leave package including over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service.
- Subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options.
- Professional learning and development programs.
- Limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB.
- Life insurance and long-term disability.
- Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
Work Mode
This is a local-state position with locations in the State of Maryland.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
