Indianapolis, IN

Department

DEPT BIOSTATISTICS & HEALTH DA (IN-BSAT-IUINA)

Job Summary

• Provides experienced consultation and employs a variety of computational sequence analysis (mathematical and computing) tools to model and analyze biological data in support of researchers.
• Accesses, extracts and prepares data for analysis, including combining data run on multiple platforms as well as externally generated data in support of meta-analyses.
• Installs, configures, customizes, and supports analytical software for data on research clusters; develops software and programming scripts for software and workflow systems utilized by researchers.
• Undertakes performance and reliability assessments to ensure systems are performing to maximum productivity and scientific validity; participates in ongoing evaluation of new software, systems, approaches, and emerging technologies.
• Documents consultation, analysis, and quality control efforts; may contribute to grant and report writing.
• Researches and stays up-to-date on emerging technologies/tools, trends, standards, and best practices related to bioinformatics.

Note: This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• Degree in computer science, bioinformatics, biology, or a related field
• Masters degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of research technology support, large biological data analysis, or related experience

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• 2 years of experience

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: Data Analysis & Engineering

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