Research Technologist - Life Sciences – Advanced Professional

## Research Technologist - Life Sciences – Advanced Professional Apply locations:
College of Medicine time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ_#
** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.###
** Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
** This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.###   
** POSITION SPECIFICS
** We are seeking to hire a motivated and detail-oriented Bioinformatician to join our team. The successful candidate will support the analysis and interpretation of biological data, with a focus on genomics, transcriptomics, or related fields.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Perform analysis of high-throughput biological data including transcriptome, epigenome, spatial omics data, proteome.
* Develop, maintain, and optimize bioinformatics pipelines and workflows.
* Interpret and visualize complex datasets to generate actionable insights.
* Collaborate with biologists, clinicians, and data scientists to support research projects.
* Document methods, analyses, and results clearly and reproducibly.
* Assist in maintaining databases and data management systems.
* Stay up to date with emerging bioinformatics tools and methodologies.
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Basic understanding of molecular biology and genomics.
* Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or similar.
* Familiarity with command-line environments (Linux/Unix).
* Knowledge of bioinformatics tools and databases (e.g., BLAST, FASTA/Q processing tools).
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
** Preferred and additional Qualifications
*** Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis.
* Familiarity with workflow management systems (e.g., Snakemake, Nextflow).
* Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualization techniques.
* Experience working with cloud computing platforms or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
* Analysis of microbiome is desirable.
* Some wet lab experience while not required is desirable.
* Prior internship, research project, or industry experience in bioinformatics.
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None###   
** BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
** Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.###  Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
** SALARY & BENEFITS
** The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $42,100.00 - $61,000.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.

One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and…