Bioinformatics Assistant

The University of Minnesota Genomics Center is hiring a skilled and experienced bioinformatics analyst to support the cutting-edge genomics services the Genomics Center provides to researchers and clinicians at the University of Minnesota, and to external academic and industry scientists.

We seek a bioinformatician with broad software and analytical skills to join the University of Minnesota Genomics Center. This new position will include roles in our Operations, Development, and Research groups. The position will require the running, maintaining, and troubleshooting of specialized databases and software necessary to analyze data, as well as involvement in grant application and scientific publishing.

Job Responsibilities

65% Analyze Genomic Datasets

• Processing of sequence data from Illumina, Pacific Biosciences, and Oxford Nanopore instruments
• Investigating data quality issues
• Analysis of single-cell and spatial datasets
• Meet with customers to assist with experimental design, troubleshooting, and results interpretation

20% Assist the Development and Research groups with improving services, developing new services, analysis and interpretation of research project datasets

• Analyze datasets to assist with optimizing laboratory methods.
• Serve as the primary bioinformatics resource for the Genomics Center's Innovation Lab

15% Assist with the maintenance and development of the Genomics Center's informatics infrastructure

• Assist with data management
• Assist with analysis pipeline development
• Assist with computer system management
• Remain up to date on developments in the field

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Required Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree with at least 6 years of experience or terminal degree plus at least 3 years of experience.
• Doctorate in computational or biological science field plus least 3 years of bioinformatics experience.
• Experience developing and executing analysis workflows for high-throughput sequence data.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

The University of Minnesota Genomics Center exists to advance the use of genomics and achieves this mission by acquiring state-of-the-art instrumentation and offering an array of complete services, including sequencing, Next-generation Sequencing, long-read sequencing, expression analysis, genotyping, epigenomics, single-cell genomics, metagenomics, as well as related support services such as nucleic acid extraction and quality control. We strive to keep pace with the ever-broadening world of "omics" technologies and to expand our role at the University and the wider biotech community.

Pay Range: $20.00-$30.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Work Profile: This position has been designated as work Profile 3: Mostly Remote. The employee is expected to typically work in the office at least 3 days per week.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.