Bioinformatics Analyst

Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Einstein/Resnick - Bronx, NY

324d • $58,500 - $65,000

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Bioinformatics Analyst to join Dr. Robert Burk's research group. This role is critical for supporting our ongoing research projects focused in 2 areas- the human microbiome (gut, oral and cervicovaginal), and human papillomavirus related to cervix neoplasia. The ideal candidate will have a background in epidemiology, computer science, bioinformatics, or related disciplines, with practical demonstrated experience in processing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness and eagerness to adapt to new approaches, as the field of bioinformatics is dynamic and constantly evolving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least one year of experience in epidemiology, computational biology, or bioinformatics.
• Proficiency in R or Python is required.
• Ability to speak clearly and express oneself well in one-on-one conversations and groups.
• Ability to present at weekly lab meetings using PowerPoint or other presentation programs.
• Interacts and proactively shares information with internal and external contacts where appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility to ensure issues/concerns are addressed and monitors them through to conclusion.
• Effectively manages own time and resources.
• Seeks to apply technology and innovation to improve efficiency and solve problems related to the goals of the research group.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in microbiome bioinformatic processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform demultiplexing and analysis of NGS data using barcoding primers for multiplex NGS runs.
• Have practical experience with bioinformatics work (handling NGS reads off the machine, etc.) and be willing and eager to adapt to new approaches.
• Utilize existing pipelines to process and analyze high-throughput sequencing data reads, including amplicon sequencing, bisulfite sequencing, metagenomics, and viral integration.
• Manage and organize bioinformatics sequencing data for our research group, including papillomavirus sequences, microbiome data (16S, ITS1 and shotgun metagenomics), and human genomic data.
• Download and handle large Fastq, BAM, and/or Fasta files for analyses.
• Use existing software tools and be able to modify R scripts to generate figures and perform epidemiological analyses.
• Construct phylogenetic trees to support ongoing research projects.
• Work closely with and report directly to Robert D. Burk, M.D., Principal Investigator, and collaborate with other lab members generating NGS data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree