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Bioinformatics Research Scientist

Memphis, TN
2025/08/09.

The Bioinformatics Research Scientist is responsible for designing, developing, improving, modifying, and operating data analysis pipelines. Manages projects and coordinates other efforts related to analysis and infrastructure as directed. The newly opened Center for Protein Design at St Jude is looking to expand our world-class protein design team with an accomplished protein designer . As a scientist in the Center for Protein Design, you will be leading one or several research programs, spearheading computational design efforts to create proteins with new functions, developing AI methods for the advancement of your projects, and being directly involved with the experimental characterization of your designs. Job Responsibilities: • Independently perform basic and advanced level statistical analysis, algorithm implementation, programming from a variety of biotechnology platforms, and oversee quality check. • Design and prepare materials and courses for training on various bioinformatics software and databases, computing, data mining, and analysis. • Act as a liaison between end-users, software developers, system designers, and different departments. • Establish protocols or best practices for common research tasks and SOP, evaluate products and solutions to make recommendations, and integrate solutions. • Lead the development, implementation, installation, and maintenance of databases; coordinate data collection, database implementation, and usage and any hardware and software related to database collection. • Develop programs to assist in the analysis of data within the databases. • Assist in planning, coordinating, and organizing projects across departments and delegate tasks based on priority, expertise, and capacity. • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution. • Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Minimum Education and/or Training: • Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field. • Master's degree or PhD preferred. Minimum Experience: • Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry). • Experience Exception: Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with no experience. • Experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred. Attributes of successful candidates: • A desire to lead protein design programs from start to finish with a focus on successful outcomes. • Strong attention to details coupled with a deep understanding of (1) protein design algorithms and (2) protein structure and function. • A proactive, fast learner who can operate independently and possesses strong communication skills. • A leader with a contagious ‘can-do' attitude. • Excellent organization and presentation skills coupled to a collaborative attitude. Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Bioinformatics Research Scientist. Explore our exceptional benefits ! St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

Sr Prgmr Analyst/Bioinformatic

New York, NY
2025/08/09.

The Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and the Mailman School of Public Health is hiring for the position of Sr. Programmer Analyst, in Bioinformatics, to join one of the world’s largest and most advanced center for basic and translational science, with a global network of researchers, focused on microbial surveillance, discovery and diagnosis in humans and wildlife. The successful candidate will be part of a team that works on development and maintenance of pipelines for New York State CLIA certification of microbial diagnostic assays, high throughput serology, microbiome analysis, large-scale studies on autism and chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis with focus on understanding host response mechanisms using high-throughput protein arrays, RNA-Seq, proteomics and metabolomics platforms, and data integration of multi-omics platforms. The candidate is expected to demonstrate the following skills and experience: • Advanced knowledge of commonly used bioinformatics tools and algorithms, writing pipelines for analysis of NGS datasets, generated using Illumina sequencing platform, along with strong programming and analytical skills. • Thorough knowledge of NGS experimental design, data quality control, mapping software such as Bowtie and STAR, genome annotations from major bioinformatics resources (EMBL, NCBI). Count generation using featureCounts, normalization and downstream analysis with DESeq2. Experience with tools such as Salmon, Kallisto etc. would be considered a plus. • High proficiency in scripting languages, such as Shell, Python, Perl and R in an academic or industrial environment. • Ability to work in Linux environments consisting of high-performance clusters or Amazon Cloud. Familiarity with SGE or Slurm schedulers, resource management, multi-threading tools. • Familiarity with Gene Set Enrichment Analysis or Ingenuity Pathway analysis Responsibilities • Provide bioinformatics support for multi-omics analysis in a large and dynamic laboratory - 50% • Provide support for projects related to microbial detection and discovery - 30% • Manage databases and data - 10% • Contribute to publications and research grants - 5% • Perform other related duties as assigned - 5% Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in computer science, bioinformatics, related field or equivalent in training and education with at least four (4) years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree or PhD degree in computer science, bioinformatics, or related field with at least 2 years of related experience. Knowledge of statistical and machine learning techniques is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is commited to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Senior Scientist - Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Kellogg Lab

Memphis, TN
2025/08/09.

Be at the forefront of the gene editing revolution and contribute to developing next generation therapies for children. Top-tier compensation and benefits, supportive and collaborative team environment with unique opportunities and exciting potential for career advancement. As part of the Structural Biology Department at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , the Kellogg lab seeks a talented computational biologist who is looking to make high-impact contributions on exciting challenges at the scientific frontier of genome-editing. The Kellogg lab uses cutting edge genetics, cryo-electron microscopy, machine-learning, and protein design to develop novel transposon-based genome-editing tools. Located on the 6th floor of the new Inspiration4 Advanced Research Center (opened in 2021), the Kellogg lab leads the forefront of research in understanding the biology of CRISPR-associated transposons ( Science, 2023 , Molecular Cell, 2023 , Science, 2023 , Nature, 2023 , PNAS, 2022 , Science, 2021 , and more ) and is well supported by the NIH, Pew Biomedical Foundation, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to develop novel approaches to engineer programmable transposons for clinical gene replacement therapy. The Kellogg lab is a highly interdisciplinary scientific environment, routinely working with generously supported St. Jude research core facilities: Cryo-EM Center , the Protein Technology Center , the Single-Molecule Imaging Center , the Center for Advanced Genome Editing , and the Cell & Tissue Imaging Center . The Kellogg lab is a scientifically enriching environment with regular CRISPR supergroup discussions with Dr. Shengdar Tsai . In addition, the Kellogg lab is an active member of RosettaCommons and the Rosetta community. In this position, the candidate will be exposed to multiple, cutting edge techniques spanning cryo-electron microscopy, computational protein design, machine learning, and advanced genomics in a world class research environment aimed at advancing cures for genetic disorders. About you The successful candidate will be an independent learner with strong critical thinking skills and excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone with an outstanding independent track-record and stellar academic background. The ideal candidate is passionate about research and committed to developing tomorrow's cures for children with devastating genetic disorders. Our ideal candidate has extensive experience in one of the following (or more): bioinformatic analyses (metagenomic mining is a major plus), reconstructing evolutionary trajectories, mining transposable element databases, etc.. Scientists are expected to operate independently by leading new research directions in the Kellogg lab. The candidate will be mentored in manuscript preparation and be given opportunities for career advancement via conference attendance and oral presentation sponsorship. Responsibilities: • Develop new research directions under close mentorship of Dr. Kellogg. • Stay up to date with latest CRISPR and protein engineering literature, conduct regular literature reviews in collaboration with Dr. Kellogg and other Kellogg lab members. • Collaborate with other Kellogg lab members to design & clone large DNA libraries using state of the art machine learning methods • Map phylogenetic relationships of CRISPR-associated systems to map functional interactions. • Develop innovative sequence profile machine-learning based protein design pipelines in collaboration with Dr. Kellogg • Collaborate with Kellogg lab members to develop novel tools/assays to collectively advance lab research goals. • Mentor Kellogg lab members in executing internally developed computational analyses and pipelines. • Prepare manuscripts and present research at relevant conferences, including but not limited to: CRISPR, genome-engineering, or protein design conferences. Opportunities for Professional Growth • The candidate will be given opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary scientific research and be mentored in developing leadership skills. • The candidate will be given opportunities to develop new skills, including experimental biochemistry and/or structure determination in collaboration with Kellogg lab members. • The candidate will be given opportunities to attend diverse scientific conferences in the areas of computational protein design (including the Rosetta community), machine learning, genome-editing, and transposon biology. • The candidate will be given opportunities for oral presentations at local and national venues as well as opportunities to develop independent research directions. St Jude Children's Research Hospital is consistently named as one of Fortune magazine's "Best Companies to Work for" and top 10 "Best Places to Work in Academia" by the Scientist Magazine. St Jude is located in Memphis, Tennessee, the 28th most populous city in America. Memphis is a historic city with an affordable cost of living along with world class dining and strong cultural tradition in music and theater. Memphis enjoys a mild, sunny climate year-round and has some of the largest outdoor green spaces of any big city. St. Jude Employees receive: • Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. • Excellent healthcare plans with zero to low health premium costs. • Generous retirement benefits with contributions from St. Jude • Onsite health clinic, pharmacy, and exercise facilities. • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance. • Immigration Services • Tuition Reimbursement The Kellogg lab is committed to building a lab culture that is based on respect, diversity, and inclusion which contributes to a dynamic, innovative, and creative scientific environment that is fundamentally based on empathy and intellectual curiosity. The Kellogg lab is known for their rigor and fast pace, consistently aiming for ambitious goals that greatly expand the boundaries of human knowledge. The Kellogg lab is proud to be home to ambitious, curious, and fun-loving scientists of all nationalities and backgrounds. Senior Bioinformatic Research Scientist Minimum Education • Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field. • Master's degree or PhD preferred. Minimum Experience: • Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry). • Experience Exception: Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with 2+ years of relevant post-degree experience. • Significant experience in at least one programming or scripting language. Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $104,000 - $186,160 per year for the role of Senior Bioinformatics Research Scientist. Explore our exceptional benefits ! Bioinformatic Research Scientist Minimum Education: • Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field. • Master's degree or PhD preferred. Minimum Experience: • Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry). • Experience Exception: Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with no experience. • Experience in at least one programming or scripting language. This Position May be Ideal For: • Ph.D.s with post-degree experience looking to establish an experimental line of inquiry before pursuing an independent research position. • Experienced Computational Biologists looking for a stimulating, collaborative, and interdisciplinary lab environment committed to creating tomorrow's genome-editing tools. To virtually meet Dr. Kellogg, check out The Plunge , a Cryo-EM Podcast she and two colleagues hosted. Dr. Kellogg was also recently featured on Cryo-Talk to talk about her life & work. Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Senior Scientist - Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Kellogg Lab. Explore our exceptional benefits ! St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

senior scientist in bioinformatics – mining the genome 4 novel transposons

Memphis, TN
2025/08/09.

Job Title: senior scientist in bioinformatics – mining the genome 4 novel transposons Job Number: 98211 Location: Memphis, US Job Description Senior Scientist – Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Kellogg Lab Be at the forefront of the gene editing revolution and contribute to developing next generation therapies for children. Top-tier compensation and benefits, supportive and collaborative team environment with unique opportunities and exciting potential for career advancement. Job Description Overview As part of the Structural Biology Department at [Please click the Apply button for the link or email], the Kellogg lab seeks a talented computational biologist who is looking to make high-impact contributions on exciting challenges at the scientific frontier of genome-editing. The Kellogg lab uses cutting edge genetics, cryo-electron microscopy, machine-learning, and protein design to develop novel transposon-based genome-editing tools. Located on the 6th floor of the new Inspiration4 Advanced Research Center (opened in 2021), the Kellogg lab leads the forefront of research in understanding the biology of CRISPR-associated transposons ([Please click the Apply button for the link or email], [Please click the Apply button for the link or email], [Please click the Apply button for the link or email], [Please click the Apply button for the link or email], [Please click the Apply button for the link or email], [Please click the Apply button for the link or email], and [Please click the Apply button for the link or email]) and is well supported by the NIH, Pew Biomedical Foundation, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to develop novel approaches to engineer programmable transposons for clinical gene replacement therapy. 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About you The successful candidate will be an independent learner with strong critical thinking skills and excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone with an outstanding independent track-record and stellar academic background. The ideal candidate is passionate about research and committed to developing tomorrow’s cures for children with devastating genetic disorders. Our ideal candidate has extensive experience in one of the following (or more): bioinformatic analyses (metagenomic mining is a major plus), reconstructing evolutionary trajectories, mining transposable element databases, etc.. Scientists are expected to operate independently by leading new research directions in the Kellogg lab. The candidate will be mentored in manuscript preparation and be given opportunities for career advancement via conference attendance and oral presentation sponsorship. Responsibilities: • Develop new research directions under close mentorship of Dr. Kellogg. • Stay up to date with latest CRISPR and transposon literature, conduct regular literature reviews in collaboration with Dr. Kellogg and other Kellogg lab members. • Collaborate with other Kellogg lab members to design & clone large DNA libraries using state of the art machine learning methods • Map phylogenetic relationships of transposons and associated systems to map functional interactions. • Develop innovative sequence profile machine-learning based protein design pipelines in collaboration with Dr. Kellogg • Collaborate with Kellogg lab members to develop novel tools/assays to collectively advance lab research goals. • Mentor Kellogg lab members in executing internally developed computational analyses and pipelines. • Prepare manuscripts and present research at relevant conferences, including but not limited to: CRISPR, transposon evolution, or genome-engineering conferences. Opportunities for Professional Growth • The candidate will be given opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary scientific research and be mentored in developing leadership skills. • The candidate will be given opportunities to develop new skills in collaboration with Kellogg lab members. • The candidate will be given opportunities to attend diverse scientific conferences in the areas of computational protein design (including the Rosetta community), machine learning, genome-editing, and transposon biology. • The candidate will be given opportunities for oral presentations at local and national venues as well as opportunities to develop independent research directions. St Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently named as one of Fortune magazine’s “Best Companies to Work for” and top 10 “Best Places to Work in Academia” by the Scientist Magazine. St Jude is located in Memphis, Tennessee, the 28th most populous city in America. Memphis is a historic city with an affordable cost of living along with world class dining and strong cultural tradition in music and theater. Memphis enjoys a mild, sunny climate year-round and has some of the largest outdoor green spaces of any big city. St. Jude Employees receive: • Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. • Excellent healthcare plans with zero to low health premium costs. • Generous retirement benefits with contributions from St. Jude • Onsite health clinic, pharmacy, and exercise facilities. • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance. • Immigration Services • Tuition Reimbursement The Kellogg lab is committed to building a lab culture that is based on respect, diversity, and inclusion which contributes to a dynamic, innovative, and creative scientific environment that is fundamentally based on empathy and intellectual curiosity. The Kellogg lab is known for their rigor and fast pace, consistently aiming for ambitious goals that greatly expand the boundaries of human knowledge. The Kellogg lab is proud to be home to ambitious, curious, and fun-loving scientists of all nationalities and backgrounds. Minimum Education Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field is required. Minimum Experience • At least one first author publication from a reputable journal. • Strong candidates from a related field (evolutionary biology, ancestral sequence reconstruction, or mining metagenomic databases) are encouraged to apply. This Position May be Ideal For: • Scientists who love doing science and mentoring junior scientists but hate looking for stable sources of funding. • Scientists who love the curiosity-driven environment of academia and the resources and support that come with industry • D.s with post-degree experience looking to expand in ambitious new directions in a translationally focused environment. • Experienced Computational Biologists looking for a stimulating, collaborative, and interdisciplinary lab environment committed to creating tomorrow’s genome-editing tools. To virtually meet Dr. Kellogg, check out [Please click the Apply button for the link or email], a Cryo-EM Podcast she and two colleagues hosted. Dr. Kellogg was also recently featured on [Please click the Apply button for the link or email] to talk about her life & work. Click on website link to apply or email us to learn more! Application Deadline: 2025-11-01

Bioinformatics Research Scientist- Epigenetics Group

Memphis, TN
2025/08/09.

The Bioinformatics Research Scientist performs data analysis, data visualization, statistical analysis, experimental design, database development, mathematical modeling, and novel method development. Provides bioinformatics analysis for investigators and communicates analytical process and results. The Epigenetics Group, a part of the Center for Applied Bioinformatics (CAB) at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, is seeking a highly motivated and creative Bioinformatics Research Scientist or Sr. Bioinformatics Research Scientist. This position involves developing and applying innovative analytical approaches to uncover the mechanisms driving pediatric cancers and other human diseases. By contributing to a wide range of projects and assisting researchers across St. Jude, you will make a meaningful impact on science and, ultimately, on the care and survival of pediatric cancer patients. In addition to performing diverse analytical tasks, we encourage team members to engage in pipeline development, explore novel trends in the field, stay updated on the latest methods, and even create new methodologies—provided these efforts align with our ultimate goal: “Finding cures. Saving children”. Our work often leads to high-profile publications, offering significant opportunities for career growth and scientific contributions. What We Offer: CAB provides a highly interactive and collaborative environment with opportunities to work alongside experts in transcriptomics, genomics, and genetics, as well as across basic and clinical research departments. Resources include but are not limited to: Access to St. Jude's high-performance computing clusters and cloud computing environments.Cutting-edge sequencing platforms, such as long-read sequencing technologies, single-cell DNA/RNA sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics. Innovative visualization tools and highly automated analytical pipelines powered by GPU technology. Mentorship from experienced scientists in data analysis and management, with an expertise in delivering high-quality results for competitive projects. Opportunities to participate in and present at scientific conferences, enhancing your expertise and expanding your network. CAB members have opportunities to contribute to high-impact research, co-author prominent publications, and file patents for novel biomarker discoveries or innovative methods in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Job Responsibilities: Provide research support and deliver high-quality results by formulating an efficient analytical approach with the available data. Deliver data files, and document the analytical process. May participate in manuscript preparation at project's conclusion. Assist with establishing and documenting protocols or best practices for common research tasks, and in the formulation of analytical plans that use the best approach to address challenging data analysis questions. Assist in the evaluation and testing of new methods and technologies. Contribute ideas to automate or improve existing analysis methods. Implement the improvement or work with others to do so. Participate in the department's developmental projects and interdepartmental team projects. Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Minimum Education and/or Training: Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry) or related field. Master's degree or PhD preferred. Minimum Experience: Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant post-degree work in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry). Experience Exception: Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant post-degree experience (OR) PhD with 2+ years of relevant post-degree experience. Significant experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred. Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $104,000 - $186,160 per year for the role of Bioinformatics Research Scientist- Epigenetics Group. Explore our exceptional benefits! St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

Bioinformatics Analyst

Memphis, TN
2025/08/09.

The Bioinformatics Analyst is responsible for modifying and operating data analysis pipelines under direct supervision. Works closely with senior analysts and scientists to generate/provide analysis results and reports, project reports and perform requested custom analyses. This person will work onsite to engage with onsite team members. Relocation is required for those living outside of Memphis. This entry-level position supports the Department of Developmental Neurobiology by processing and analyzing biological data. The Analyst will work closely with senior members to develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines using various applications. The ideal candidate will have programming expertise in R, Python, and/or Unix. A publication record is a plus. Job Responsibilities: • Evaluate data for quality assurance and mine relevant (e.g., bioinformatics, biomedical, cheminformatics) databases. • Perform basic analysis, algorithm implementation, programming, and quality checks on data to be loaded into a biomedical database. • Assist in adopting new and improved tools and web-based applications. • Assist in evaluating products and solutions pertaining to St. Jude's technology needs, in maintaining databases or data warehouse and project reports. • Work with stakeholders (e.g., HPFC, IS, vendors) to ensure tools are up to date and maintain databases. • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution. • Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Minimum Education and/or Training: • Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, statistics/computer science (with a background in biological sciences or chemistry), or a related field. • Master's degree preferred. Minimum Experience: • Minimum Requirement: 2+ years of relevant experience required. • Experience Exception: Master's degree and no experience. • Experience in at least one programming or scripting language and at least one statistical package, with R preferred. Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $65,520 - $114,400 per year for the role of Bioinformatics Analyst. Explore our exceptional benefits! St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude. Qualifications:UNAVAILABLEEducation:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

Bioinformatics Software Architect

Texas (+6 others)
2025/08/02.

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office Job Description Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or improving productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Make an impact! This is a key position within the Transplant Diagnostics R&D Bioinformatics team, based in West Hills, CA. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to partner with lab scientists, data analysts, software engineers and domain experts to build pioneering technologies and develop innovative molecular typing and antibody detection products. The successful candidate will develop, improve, and maintain tools, pipelines, and software for the analysis of complex HLA typing data from PCR, microarray, NGS, and antibody detection platforms. This role will work in collaboration with the research staff and other departments, and requires knowledge of data analysis methods, software development, bioinformatics, statistics, molecular biology, as well as the ability to quickly grasp new subject areas. What will you do? • Build software tools, including development and implementation of new computational algorithms using machine learning and statistical models to provide solutions for process automation and data analytics for the R&D and manufacturing teams • Develop pipelines for NGS analysis and other bioinformatics workflows • Build and maintain Bioinformatics web portal for communication and distribution of Bioinformatics tools throughout the Transplant Diagnostics division • Work with IT team to administer Bioinformatics infrastructure to ensure a robust and scalable architecture that effectively supports Bioinformatics software • Search relevant sequence information from external sources for primer and probe design, as well as mining and analysis of genomic libraries and genomes • Analyze and interpret complex experimental results and work hand in hand with laboratory scientists for the research and development of new molecular and antibody products • Actively participate in software development lifecycle, including writing software specifications, code and design reviews, implementing test plans • Regularly communicate accomplishments and progress to team members and management Education / Experience • PhD from an accredited higher learning institution with studies in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computation Biology, Life Sciences/Molecular Biology or related field AND 2 years of related postdoctoral or industrial experience; OR master’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Life Sciences/Molecular Biology or related field AND 4 years of related work experience; OR bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Life Sciences/Molecular Biology or related field AND 6 years of related work experience • Experience developing analytical software tools using machine learning methods and programming languages, such as C#, Python, and SQL • Experience developing relational databases • Experience in developing web tools and services • Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS and docker Knowledge, Skills, Abilities • Ability to translate scientific and business requirements to build robust and scalable software tools • Proficiency in building and maintaining NGS or other bioinformatics analysis pipelines • Proficiency working in Windows and Linux environments • Pragmatic self-starter who is proactive, self-motivated, team-oriented, and customer-focused with a strong work ethic • Ability to meet deadlines within a dynamic environment and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities • Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly • Sound understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms, the ability to generate robust predictive models for multidimensional data • Proactively learns products and new projects and stays ahead with Bioinformatics, computational or industry trends • Good verbal and written communication and well-founded problem-solving skills • Demonstrated skills in project management and formal continuous process improvement techniques • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of immunology, HLA • Experience administrating a Linux system • Understanding wet lab techniques and principles in the field of Molecular Biology, Genomics, and/or Biochemistry

Bioinformatics Developer Fellow

Herndon, VA
2025/08/02.

Description Leidos Public Health Division has a 3-month paid fellowship program for a PhD student scientist specialized in Bioinformatics science and pipeline development. The graduate fellow will work with Leidos on bioinformatics projects of public health importance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Transcriptomics, NGS data analysis, including QC, assembly, annotation, alignment, variant detection, and preferably phylogenetic analysis of microbial genomes and metagenomes. Extensive hands-on experience with bioinformatics pipeline development using Nextflow is expected. This fellowship may be extended beyond 3 months and is open to telecommuting, location preferred Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities • Develop, test, and deploy bioinformatics data pipelines and workflows using Nextflow. • Develop and execute bioinformatics algorithms and workflows in HPC (high-performance computing) environments. • Write customs scripts and software to perform bioinformatics analysis using Python, Perl and/or R. • Perform bioinformatics analysis using open-source bioinformatics tools as well as licensed proprietary software such as CLC Genomics Workbench and Geneious. Support modeling and simulation of evolutionary and population bological process using Bayesian inference and/or genetic algorithms. • Use statistical analysis tools, interpret and communicate results. • Develop tools for visualizing complex biological datasets and able to interpret and communicate results as well as uncertainty to a diverse group of customers. • Develop and maintain highly curated genomic sequence databases, signature databases for virulence and AMR markers, strain type and pathogen type markers. • Work together with the DevOps team in adopting best software engineering practices for tool and workflow development. • Assist with developing standard operating procedures for bioinformatics analyses. • Supports public health researchers in creating and submitting publication and poster presentations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • A PhD candidate in their advanced state (e.g. 4th or 5th year) of their study in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology, genetics or related field. • 2+ years of hands-on bioinformatics experience through academic or research work. • Experience in developing pipelines using Nextflow (primary), Snakemake, and/or Workflow Description Language (WDL). • Experience with processing of high-throughput data and possessing strong data management and analysis skills. • Experience working in Linux environments and broad experience with open source bioinformatics tools. • Proficient coding/scripting in Python, R, Perl • Experience working in a high-performance computing environment • Strong communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • A PhD candidate in their advanced state (e.g. 4th or 5th year) of their study in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology, genetics or related field. • Hands on bioinformatics development experience in public health. • Experience in designing and conducting training workshops to the bioinformatics community on latest bioinformatics methods and concepts. • Previous internship or fellowship experience at the CDC or other public health agencies. ELIGIBILITY Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in careers focused on bioinformatics development and public health. To be eligible, candidates must: • Be a U.S. citizen • A current Ph.D. candidate (expecting to graduate in 2025 or 2026) in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology, genetics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution • Be able to successfully pass a background check for CDC clearance • Successfully complete a bioinformatics development exercise Location: 100% remote with preference for metro Atlanta, GA Original Posting: July 14, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. #Remote

Senior Bioinformatics Engineer (Hybrid)

Lewisville, TX
2025/08/02.

Job Description Look for more than answers. At Quest, we are on a continuous journey of discovery and development. It's this attitude that has made us an industry leader and the #1 Diagnostic Lab in the US. For those joining us, we offer exciting and fast-moving career opportunities where you can affect change at a rate unheard of in many organizations of our size and scope. While we invest in and develop technology to drive our innovations, our ongoing success relies on our people. Quest Diagnostics Specialty Genetics products provide specific answers that clinicians need to deliver the appropriate diagnostic and prognostic care to their patients. You will work for the world leader in the industry, with a career where you will have the opportunity to collaborate and affect change while expanding your leadership skills and technical knowledge. You can make a real impact in a market that is growing and developing. As a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer, you will work for the world leader in the industry, with a career where you will have the opportunity to collaborate and affect change while expanding your leadership skills and technical knowledge. You can make a real impact in a market that is growing and developing. This position is in our Operations group, part of the Research and Development organization, in Advanced Diagnostics based in Lewisville, TX. The role is specific to genetic testing in a highly regulated CAP/CLIA laboratory environment using short and long-read sequencing as the basis of evidence. The right candidate will know how to balance innovation and standards with a practical understanding of when each is appropriate. The Operations group supports, hones, and executes the processes defined by our Engineering group with emphasis in compliance and continuous improvement. Though coupled tightly to regulation through standards in validation, documentation, and data retention, the group is an integral part of the development cycle of our analysis workflows and visualization. This position is intended to be near-site / hybrid with the intention of working on-site 2-3 days per week in our Lewisville, TX lab, and, if needed, provide rotating weekend coverage among a team of 5-6. Responsibilities • Execute and improve sequence analysis workflows and automation • Track, troubleshoot and mitigate issues encountered in processing production samples • Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs. • Plan and develop solutions to recurring issues to be merged back into development branch maintained by the Engineering group • Develop and present web-based results and dashboards for clinical geneticists, medical directors and operations lab personnel staff, ensuring transparency and clarity in processes. • Generate, wrangle, merge and glean information from varied and complex data sets • Implement RESTful APIs to various systems including LIMS, AWS job runners and other systems necessary for data processing and execution • Perform validation, testing, and production deployment in pursuit of systems to standardize processes across all Quest Diagnostics genetic testing labs • Support production day-to-day operations and on-call off hours • Maintain production documentation for compliance and supportability of all bioinformatics processes in production environment • Produce charts and visualization in dashboards, reporting and in support of data driven hypotheses • Perform validations, formal testing, and deployment schemes to production systems • Perform validations, formal testing, and deployment schemes to production systems • Perform LIS support duties (maintain database for user, tests, clients....) • Support interface integrating and testing projects • Be an active team player and support the group • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in diagnosing and providing solutions for bugs and issues. • Support On-call rotations as needed. Qualifications • 7 years experience using formal programming and scripting languages • 7 years experience working on a Linux command-line to process, parse, and merge varied data sets • 3 years experience working with web services and implementing API communications (REST, SOAP, etc.) • 3 years experience in a distributed HPC environment (cluster, cloud) • Experience developing production grade software both supportable and extensible • Experience with source control in a development, testing, and production environment • Automated testing experience: CI/CD experience preferred • Knowledge of CAP documentation requirements a plus Current tech stack experience is a plus: • Programming Languages: Python, PERL, Groovy, JavaScript • Frameworks: Python Celery, Python Flask, React Native, Bootstrap • Environments: R Statistical Language, iPython, Jupyter • Visualization: Plotly, matplot lib, ggplot2/tidyverse, Tableau, d3.js • Database: SQL (e.g., PostgresSQL, MySQL), MongoDB • Cloud Computing: AWS EC2 and serverless, DNAnexus • Infrastructure management: Terraform • Pipeline Workflow Manager: Nextflow • Source Control: Git • CI/CD: Gitlab/GitHub • Containerizing: Docker Education: Bachelor's Degree Required Master's Degree or PhD Preferred About the Team Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Open Rank Research Faculty, Non-Tenure Track, Precision Medicine and Bioinformatics - Center for Precision Health, School of Biomedical Informatics

Texas (+1 other)
2025/08/02.

The Center for Precision Health (CPH) at UTHealth Houston School of Biomedical Informatics (SBMI), seeks an exceptional candidate for an open-rank research faculty, non-tenure track position in precision medicine and bioinformatics. UTHealth Houston a leading academic health center, is in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center (TMC), located in cosmopolitan Houston, Texas, the fourth largest city in the United States. SBMI currently offers Ph.D. and Master's degrees; it also features certificate programs in biomedical and health informatics. RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate will provide technical expertise to lead in the development of study design, sample or data collection, pipeline development, data analysis, results interpretation, manuscript writing, and grant proposal preparation. Collaborative research with other faculty in the Center for Precision Health, at SBMI, and across UTHealth Houston and the Texas Medical Center (e.g., MD Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine, etc.) is also strongly encouraged. This position provides opportunities to supervise postdoctoral fellows and lead projects or team research initiatives, as well as develop grant applications. QUALIFICATIONS: • Doctoral degree in one of the following areas: bioinformatics, genomics, genetics, computational biology, biomedical informatics, bioengineering, medicine, biostatistics, computer science, or a related discipline. • Record of verifiable and published research and method development in bioinformatics, genetics, or genomics. • Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Candidate with a machine learning and single-cell omics background and the potential to obtain extramural funding is strongly preferred. HOW TO APPLY: Note that all application materials must be submitted through the UTHealth Houston online system. As part of the application process, the candidate should provide a current curriculum vitae, a research statement, contact information for three references, and a cover letter describing qualifications and career goals. APPOINTMENTS/BENEFITS: This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment on the non-tenure track, renewable yearly. SALARY: Competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience.

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