Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator

Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator

University of Utah Health Research

• Open Date: 12/29/2025
• Close Date: 03/29/2026
• Requisition Number: PRN
  16649N
• Job Title: Research Informaticist
• Working Title: Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator
• Track Level: P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
• FLSA Code: Administrative
• Work Hours: 19 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Employment Type: Part Time, Non‑Benefits
• Work Schedule
  
  Summary:
  
  Day shift
• Pay Rate Range: $16 – $56 per hour
• Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT

• Develop and maintain consistent statistical and bioinformatics training standards and integrity across training modules; assist in design, modeling, and interpretation of data for educational and programmatic outcomes.
• Assist with Summer Intensive in Microbial Bioinformatics, providing instruction and mentorship in R, Python, and command‑line tools for microbiome and metagenomic analysis.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners (e.g., ARUP Laboratories, Canyon Labs, Curza Inc.) to develop and deliver interdisciplinary modules in bioinformatics, microbiology, immunology, and data science.
• Facilitate communication between trainees, mentors, and industry partners to coordinate experiential learning, clinical shadowing, and capstone projects.
• Coordinate operational aspects of the Micro boost Program, including curriculum implementation, trainee recruitment, and progress evaluation.
• Generate progress reports, summaries, and evaluation metrics for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support proposal preparation, grant documentation, budgeting, and compliance to sustain and expand the program.

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (e.g., bachelor’s degree = 4 years of experience).
• Position may be filled at one of the following levels based on business need and candidate education and experience:
  • P1 | Research Informaticist I – Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of related work experience or Master’s (or equivalency) degree.
  • P2 | Research Informaticist II – Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or Master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of related work experience.
  • P3 | Research Informaticist III – Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or Master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of related work experience.
  • P4 | Research Informaticist IV – Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or Master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of related work experience.

• Master’s degree (or higher) in microbiology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, biomedical sciences, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in research program coordination, curriculum development, or scientific training.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics and statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across academic and industry settings.
• Familiarity with microbiome or translational research (preferred but not required).

Interested candidates should submit Cover Letter and CV containing contact information for three references along with online application.

University of Utah values candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request.

University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected…