Bioinformatics Analyst

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Bronx, New York, United States
Base: up to $65,000.00 py; bonus/equity: not speci...
Remote
Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics or related field
Strong programming ability in r and python
Experience with unix/linux environment and shell scripting
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst to support research in molecular epidemiology and microbiome studies, focusing on translating sequencing datasets into publishable results. The ideal candidate will have a strong programming background, experience in analyzing NGS data, and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and maintaining end-to-end NGS pipelines for microbiome and HPV genomics applications.
  • Candidates will translate large-scale sequencing datasets into rigorous, publication-ready results relevant to chronic disease and cancer prevention.
  • The position requires collaborating with wet lab and epidemiology teams to drive projects forward from raw data to interpretable outputs.

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The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst to support research in molecular epidemiology and microbiome studies, focusing on translating sequencing datasets into publishable results. The ideal candidate will have a strong programming background, experience in analyzing NGS data, and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Salary

Base: Up to $65,000.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics or related field
  • Strong programming ability in R and Python
  • Experience with Unix/Linux environment and shell scripting
  • Proven experience building NGS pipelines from scratch
  • Ability to perform statistical analysis using R or Python

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with microbiome bioinformatics methods
  • Familiarity with viral genomics and phylogenetics
  • Track record of publishing in high-impact journals
  • Experience handling protected clinical data security
  • Proactive attitude towards learning new bioinformatics tools

Key Requirements

  • Master's or PhD preferred
  • Demonstrated experience processing and analyzing NGS data
  • Solid understanding of basic statistical concepts
  • Independent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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