What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bioinformatician, CompBio Core position at MDI Biological Laboratory?
The Bioinformatician will work with the CGDS Core team and our research partners to develop, debug, and maintain genomic analysis pipelines. He/she will also meet frequently with the research groups and the CGDS Core director in support of ongoing collaborations.
The Working Environment
The CGDS Core supports the research groups at MDIBL, as well as the broader Maine INBRE research community, following best practices in robust, rigorous, and reproducible genomic data analysis, with growing efforts in image analysis. MDIBL hosts multiple annual courses and workshops, both in person and online. The CGDS Core contributes in these courses to incorporate computational analysis in an appropriate and engaging manner.
Our research collaborators use several model and non-model organisms, including zebrafish, fruit fly, killifish, nematode, and axolotl. Research studies and questions of interest fit into MDIBL’s research focus at the intersection of aging, stress response, wound healing/regeneration, along with the impact of environmental factors.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to organize and complete work across several research projects and experimental systems simultaneously. The ideal candidate for this position will be on-site, but we will consider hybrid configurations.
Required Skills/Experience
– Bachelor’s degree or higher in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field, OR demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience
– Strong understanding of probability and statistics
– Proficiency in the Unix Command-line environment
– Strong written and oral communication skills
– Demonstrated experience analyzing genome-scale nucleic acid sequence data
– Demonstrated programming knowledge in Python, R, or an equivalent language
Preferred Skills/ Experience
– Fundamental understanding of gene expression, genomics, and genetics
– Experience in cloud computing environments, e.g., AWS or GCP
– Experience with workflow/pipeline systems, e.g., Nextflow or Snakemake
– Previous teaching experience in bioinformatics or data science
– Proficiency with Git/Github version control
– Experience maintaining or programming databases
– Knowledge of Bash Scripting
Special Position Requirements
The Bioinformatician may be required to travel to network institutions for training sessions. They may also be required to attend certain regional, national, and potentially international meetings and conferences.
About MDIBL
The MDI Biological Laboratory faculty and staff are dedicated to improving human health and wellbeing through research, education, and the transformation of discoveries into cures. We seek colleagues who are entrepreneurial and creative thinkers and doers, who are independent and will thrive in a dynamic and high energy environment of teamwork and collaboration, and who want to be effective.
When applying for this position, please include a cover letter with your resume describing your interest in the position.
The MDI Biological Laboratory is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted: April 10, 2025
