Bioinformatics Analyst II - Seibold Lab
Company: National Jewish Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: March 17, 2025
Job Description:
- Facility *National Jewish Health - Main Campus
- Department Genetics
- Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day ShiftThe Seibold
Laboratory is an NIH-funded research lab focused on understanding
asthma and other lung and allergic diseases. We aim to identify
disease subgroups (endotypes) and the genetic, environmental, and
immune factors driving these conditions. By combining genomic
studies of patient cohorts with in vitro human organoid models, we
seek to develop precision medicine approaches for diagnosis and
treatment. Our multidisciplinary team includes cell biologists,
molecular biologists, computational biologists, bioinformaticians,
and geneticists.We are seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst II to join
our team. The successful candidate will contribute to projects
exploring disease pathways using high-throughput expression and
omics data, including the following:
- Implementing pipelines and workflows
- Conducting statistical analysis and data visualization
- Writing manuscripts for publication
- Collaborating with a diverse research teamRequired
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer
science, or related field
- Experience with bioinformatics tools and high-throughput
genetic/genomic data analysis
- Proficiency in UNIX/LINUX and high-performance computing
environments
- Familiarity with statistical methods and data analysis
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage
multiple projectsPreferred Skills:
- Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field
- Experience with RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, and eQTL
mapping
- Background in airway diseases, especially asthmaPosition
Summary:Provides advanced bioinformatics support to scientists.
- Collaborates with and supports scientists in the area of
bioinformatics analysis.
- Assists with the design and development of major
bioinformatics-related programming projects.
- Writes custom scripts to access databases and analyze
data.
- Writes custom web tools for scientists.
- Assists with the preparation and teaching of courses and/or
demonstrations on the use of bioinformatics tools.
- Interprets complex biological information. Performs tasks to
reduce and consolidate output from software. Prepares data for
utilization by other scientists.
- Develops and uses gene/protein functional annotation tools and
programs.
- May develop and maintain searchable databases.
- May direct and guide DNA, RNA, small molecule, and protein
sequence database searches and the computational analysis of
resulting data.
- Uses version control and other reproducible research
practices.
- Writes sections for reports and other dissemination of research
methods and findings.Accountability: Accepts full responsibility
for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and
truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong
commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit
to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish
Health.Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all
areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all
aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being
watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of
performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and
accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks;
self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards
imposed.Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to
accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across
his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with
dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the
contributions of others.Informing and Communicating: Clearly
conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to
individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and
helps them understand and retain the message.Initiative: Taking
prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve
goals beyond what is required; being proactive.Managing Work and
Time/Project Management: Effectively managing one's time and
resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Effectively
manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the
critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against
project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and
other project requirements (i.e., budget); effectively evaluates
planned approaches, determines feasibility, and makes adjustments
when needed.Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data
relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information
gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.Minimum
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS)
required in bioinformatics, biostatistics or computer science or
related field required. Masters or PhD in computational field
preferred.
- Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years of applied experience
required.
- Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Must be
proficient in at least 2 programming languages (e.g. python, C++,
JAVA, etc.) and have a background in utility programming (Bash,
AWK, Perl, BioPerl, R, Matlab and other languages) in a Linux
environment.Salary Range: $65,000 - $73,000Benefits:At National
Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff
are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health
care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we
have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet
the needs of our employees and their families.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for
Colorado, regional office, and remote employees. Health Savings
Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to
pair with some plans.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and
sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state
sick leave regulations.
- Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the
month after hire.
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions
after two years.
- Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive
health activities.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and
part-time employees.
- Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA)
with annual employer contribution.
- Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
eligible employer.
- Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional
buy-up choices.
- Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as
Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Plan.
- Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and
RTD bus passes.Application Deadline: This position will be open for
a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is
identified.Upload your resume to join our Talent Community and let
us know that you're interested in receiving future updates on new
opportunities. Thank you for considering a career with National
Jewish Health.National Jewish HealthHuman Resources1400 Jackson
StDenver, CO 80206303.398.1035HR@NJHealth.orgNational Jewish Health
is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and is a longstanding
cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community. National Jewish
Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support
the mission, vision, and values of the Institution and those who
respect and promote excellence through diversity. We are committed
to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees
and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex,
age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital,
familial or parental status, genetic information, military status,
veteran status or any other legally protected classification. We
are a tobacco and fragrance-free environment.
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