Bioinformatician II

Job Title: Bioinformatician II

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Category: Research

Location: Worcester, MA

Shift: Day

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School

Department: School - RNA Therapeutics Institute - W405400

Job Type: Full-Time

Num. Openings: 1

Post Date: Feb. 24, 2025

Under the direction of a member of the faculty, the Bioinformatician is responsible for the design, development, evaluation and iterative modification of a technical infrastructure to expedite the quantitative evaluation of data resulting from studies that are laboratory based. The position will entail the establishment and maintenance of applicable in-house bioinformatics resources and interaction with individual lab members on customized research projects, as well as independent projects that are solely computational.

• Establish general bioinformatics resources for day‑to‑day use by members of the laboratory.
• In collaboration with a member of the faculty, generate customized programming solutions to improve user interaction with available bioinformatics resources.
• Implement and adapt programs for microarray analysis, high‑throughput sequencing data analysis, cis regulatory motif identification, and multi‑genome protein motif searches.
• Independently develop, implement and maintain custom designed computational solutions relevant for ongoing lab‑based projects.
• Independently develop, implement and maintain computational methods for meta‑analysis of data generated in the lab as well as publicly available data.
• Independently execute a scientific computational project (e.g., a project that can result in a first author publication).
• Local establishment and customization of model organism genomic databases and tools for batch sequence analysis utilizing these resources.
• Interpret and present study results in support of laboratory members.
• Provide tabular and written summaries of approaches and analyses in a form suitable for inclusion in manuscripts or grant applications, as well as media for presentation at scientific meetings.
• Develop and implement custom bioinformatics programming solutions in collaboration with lab as necessary.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other research computing expertise at the Medical School as necessary.
• Participate in conference calls and data management meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• BS in computer science, or equivalent experience.
• 1‑3 years of related experience.
• Co‑authorships on peer‑reviewed publications are strongly suggested but not required.
• Strong background in statistical methodology, software languages and computer systems (Perl, C++, R, MySQL, etc.).
• Experience in writing basic search algorithms and the ability to generate new algorithms and programs for custom data manipulation and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a wide range of individuals.

This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.

Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.

In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.

UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.