What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bioinformatician position at Loma Linda University Health?
Job Description
Job Summary: The Bioinformatician will join an interdisciplinary research team focused on advancing technological and methodological strategies aimed at enhancing the diagnosis, treatment, and early detection of maternal complications and infant diseases. Analyze and interpret extensive sequencing datasets to utilize and innovate bioinformatics and statistical methods across various data types, such as whole genome/exome sequencing, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, single-cell analysis, and circulating microRNA data. Collaboration with other center investigators and neonatology division clinicians will be integral to testing, validating, and refining hypotheses. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related field required. Minimum five years of experience in bioinformatics and/or biostatistics, including analysis of high-throughput sequencing data required.
Knowledge and Skills: Extensive expertise in bioinformatics and biostatistics, specializing in computational genomics. Proficiency in high performance computing and fluency in multiple programming languages such as Perl, Python, Java, R, and C. Strong writing and analytical abilities, coupled with a strong capacity to prioritize work efficiency. Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as Institutional Review Board (IRB) and HIPAA. Knowledge of regulatory and data privacy issues. Familiar with machine learning, information theory and signal processing. Familiar with basic molecular biology, evolutionary biology and phylogenetic techniques. Familiar with high-performance computing and database management.
Licensures and Certifications: None.
About Us
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
About The Team
Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at (909) 651-4001.
Loma Linda University is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. No question on this application is asked for the purpose of unlawfully limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please notify Human Resource Management.
Loma Linda University prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at Sex Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct Title IX | Loma Linda University (llu.edu) .
We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job search!
Job Summary: The Bioinformatician will join an interdisciplinary research team focused on advancing technological and methodological strategies aimed at enhancing the diagnosis, treatment, and early detection of maternal complications and infant diseases. Analyze and interpret extensive sequencing datasets to utilize and innovate bioinformatics and statistical methods across various data types, such as whole genome/exome sequencing, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, single-cell analysis, and circulating microRNA data. Collaboration with other center investigators and neonatology division clinicians will be integral to testing, validating, and refining hypotheses. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related field required. Minimum five years of experience in bioinformatics and/or biostatistics, including analysis of high-throughput sequencing data required.
Knowledge and Skills: Extensive expertise in bioinformatics and biostatistics, specializing in computational genomics. Proficiency in high performance computing and fluency in multiple programming languages such as Perl, Python, Java, R, and C. Strong writing and analytical abilities, coupled with a strong capacity to prioritize work efficiency. Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as Institutional Review Board (IRB) and HIPAA. Knowledge of regulatory and data privacy issues. Familiar with machine learning, information theory and signal processing. Familiar with basic molecular biology, evolutionary biology and phylogenetic techniques. Familiar with high-performance computing and database management.
Licensures and Certifications: None.
About Us
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
About The Team
Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at (909) 651-4001.
Loma Linda University is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. No question on this application is asked for the purpose of unlawfully limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please notify Human Resource Management.
Loma Linda University prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at Sex Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct Title IX | Loma Linda University (llu.edu) .
We appreciate your interest in Loma Linda and wish you success in your job search!
