Sr. Bioinformatics Analyst
University of Miami
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a full time Sr. Bioinformatics Analyst to work in the UHealth Medical campus in Miami, FL. The Senior Bioinformatics Analyst works with research staff to extend capabilities in bioinformatics and improve understanding of genetic variation in human health and disease. The Senior Bioinformatics Analyst also assumes responsibility for the development and maintenance of novel bioinformatics methods.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS1. Develops and maintains next generation data analysis pipelines.2. Assists in analysis pipeline and algorithms development and validation.3. Extracts features of interest from data relating to specific biological questions.4. Contributes to the development and maintenance of genomic and clinical databases.5. Performs statistical and integrative data analysis on genomics and clinical data.6. Supervises team members and other data analysts.7. Establishes standard operating procedures, documentation, and scripts to generate customreports.8. Progresses material for bioinformatics tutorials and training courses.9. Tests the characterization and integration of diverse third-party bioinformatics algorithms.10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions:
As a Sr. Bioinformatics Analyst, you will be responsible for the bioinformatics and data analytics needs of the PSR.
+ Be actively involved in mass-spectrometry based proteomics data generation, processing, quality assurance analytics and visualization.
+ Organize, maintain, and version control FASTA formatted databases for protein and peptide ID searches.
+ Manipulate RNA-seq data for searching against mass spectrometry-based protein and peptide mass and intensity data.
+ Perform searches to translation m/z and intensity data in the amino acid sequence information and assemble that data into protein-based results.
+ Perform statistical analysis on label free quantitation, SILAC, and mass barcode (TMT) results to generate volcano plots and results in other visualization space(s).
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field. Master’s or PhD preferred in bioinformatics, applied mathematics, or large data analysis.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
+ Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
+ Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
+ Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
+ R-scripting and/or pearl scripting skills required.
+ Exceptional computer skills.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Proficiency in MaxQuant, Sequest, Mascot, and Proteome Discoverer software tools.
+ Self-starter, diligent individual contributor, as well as delightful to work in a team environment.
+ Desire to apply proteomics towards improving quality of life and improving cancer diagnosis and care.
+ A strong publication record is desired but not required.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
A11
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