Bioinformatics Analyst

4 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

Bioinformatics Analyst Position

The University of Saskatchewan is seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Analyst to join our Cancer Research Unit. As a key member of our team, you will provide bioinformatics expertise and support to health science researchers, focusing on cancer research.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and analyze researcher-generated sequencing data, including data quality assessment and generating results using custom and established pipelines.
  • Analyze large public databases, particularly those containing 'omics and clinical data, to inform subsequent analyses.
  • Research, implement, and validate bioinformatic tools for specific project analyses.
  • Troubleshoot software and scripts, and streamline and maintain NGS data analysis pipelines.
  • Organize results into clear presentations, figures, or summaries.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a related field, with 2 years of experience.
  • Previous experience performing processing and analyzing genomic and transcriptomic data is required.
  • Strong programming skills using multiple languages, including Python, Bash, and R.
  • Proficient in utilizing and programming within a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's or PhD degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a related field.
  • Experience with Chip-Seq, ATAC-Seq, scRNA-Seq, and integrating data from major public sources.
  • Experience using software tools and resources, including Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA), Connectivity Map (CMAP), and Bioconductor.


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