How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The University of Michigan Advanced Genomics Core, part of the Biomedical Research Core Facilities within the Office of Research, provides high-quality advanced genomic analysis to research scientists. We are looking for a full-time, on-site bioinformatician to join our large team of scientists and specialists who process, sequence, and analyze thousands of samples each year.  The incumbent for this position will be responsible for processing large 'omics datasets using reproducible computational approaches, developing data analysis pipelines, and managing the data produced by these processes. 

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Process and perform quality control checks on high throughput genomics data. Perform secondary analysis when appropriate pipelines exist.
• Research, design, and develop novel, reproducible pipelines for emerging genomic technologies. Maintain and improve existing pipelines and codebase. Review literature and evaluate tools to identify and validate emerging bioinformatic methods and approaches for existing and future services.
• Conduct investigations into data integrity questions, data quality issues, and process failures. Coordinate process improvement initiatives involving data generation and data quality across the lab, and occasionally with key partners or clients.
• Under direction of core management, lead team meetings, coordinate daily tasks, assist with prioritization and troubleshooting, training team members.
• Consult with clients and IT partners to manage and improve the delivery of genomics datasets and client data lifecycle. Provide bioinformatics guidance to clients.

Required Qualifications*

• An MS plus three years of experience in an appropriate field emphasizing both computational skills and biological expertise (e.g. Computational Biology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Statistical Genetics).
• Experience analyzing high-throughput data on bulk and/or single-cell experiments. Familiarity with a range of publicly available bioinformatics resources, file formats, and tools (e.g. NCBI/EMBL databases, BED files, Bioconductor)
• Proficiency with Linux as well as one or more scripting/programming languages (e.g. Python, Perl, R, Java, C).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and a drive to excel.
• Commitment to growing supportive, collaborative relationships within the team and the UM research community.

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelors in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field and five years experience, or a Master of Science with 3 years experience.
• Knowledge of basic genetics and molecular biology. Experience with Python, Perl, R, or equivalent programming languages.
• Experience with Linux command-line interface and bash shell scripts. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a large team.

Work Schedule

Work schedule is Monday - Friday. Partial hybrid option is possible. 

Additional Information

Michigan Medicine values a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here at the Biomedical Research Core Facilities (BRCF), our dedication to customer service is inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. It is central to our mission as an institutional resource to ensure that each member of our community has full opportunity to thrive in our environment, for we believe that diversity is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence and the advancement of knowledge.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.