Bioinformatics Research Analyst - Cancer Center

Hiring Department: Oncology Bioinformatics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026719

Posting Close Date: September 20, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This position is responsible for developing and applying innovative analytical approaches in the area of cancer data management. The Bioinformatics Research Analyst assists with carrying out research studies that focus on cancer and the discovery of new cohorts for cancer research. This position work with a wide range of varying stakeholders to design and implement integrative data analyses and data dissemination for various research studies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Four to Six years of related experience, post education/training, computational/programming, or a related area is required. Excellent working knowledge of Big Data management, AI, and biostatistics is required.
• Experience using statistical packages such as R, S-Plus, or SAS required. Experience in programming (Python, Java, C/C++, perl or other programming/scripting languages) under Linux/Unix environment is also required. Familiarity with statistical genetics/genomics software is preferred.
• Proficiency with relational databases and programming languages used in the development of web-based MIS systems is a plus (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle etc.). Direct SQL Server experience is preferred.
• Experience with data analyses under minimal supervision.
• End user support and training experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills and excellent organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills, and attention to detail along with interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels.
• Ability to work well and autonomously, in small teams on team projects, and with a wide range of varying stakeholders.

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