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Bioinformatics Analyst II - Seibold Lab

National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Full Time - Day Shift The 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 team Required 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 projects Preferred 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 asthma Position 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. 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 - $73,000 Benefits: 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 Health Human Resources 1400 Jackson St Denver, CO 80206 303.398.1035 HR@NJHealth.org National 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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