Bioinformatician - Wolfe Lab
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biomedical Science, Genetics / Genomics, Data Scientist
Bioinformatician
- Wolfe Lab
Job Title - BIOINFORMATICIAN
Position Number - 8151038
Work Modality
- Hybrid – 3 In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP? - No
Job Category
- University Staff
Job Type
- Full-Time
FLSA Status
- Exempt
Campus
- Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses
Department Name - MICROBIOLOGY
Location Code - MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? - Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carries out bioinformatic analyses under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. Analyzes data from 16S rRNA gene sequencing, whole microbial genome sequencing and shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Develops ad hoc scripts (bash, R and Python) for data analysis. Familiarity with UNIX-based systems. Organizes, records, and presents data. Assists other lab members in fundamentals of bioinformatic analysis. Assists PI, research staff and student with experimental design, data interpretation, and project dissemination
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related fields. A minimum of 3 years experience in biomedical research. Genomic data analysis expertise.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related fields. A minimum of 3 years experience in biomedical research. Genomic data analysis expertise.
Computer Skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
- No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? - No
Physical Demands
- None
Working Conditions
- None
Open Date - 07/29/2026
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $65,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $62,000/ann
About Loyola University Chicago
- Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact.
With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from Ameri Corps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement.
Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
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