Job description
Posting Details
Job Title
Bioinformatics Analyst
Requisition Number
RE39418
Working Title
Bioinformatics Analyst
Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$50,981-84,115/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
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Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting no more than 20lbs and sitting for long periods of time in front of the computer, repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
The Markey Cancer Center (MCC) is seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst to provide state-of-the-art bioinformatics and statistics support for various omics studies based on ORIEN data. This position will be hosted in the Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Shared Resource Facility (BBSRF), which is a cancer center-managed shared resource that plays a key collaborative role to provide comprehensive, centralized, and accessible biostatistics and bioinformatics support across the entire spectrum of cancer research being performed at MCC. The Bioinformatics Analyst will work in a highly collaborative environment with BBSRF faculty members and MCC investigators on ORIEN data analysis, manuscript writing, and grant proposal development.
This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.
IMPORTANT : Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and CV or resume.
To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.
This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare which receives funding from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.
IMPORTANT : Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and CV or resume.
To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.
This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare which receives funding from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
R, C or Python programming; Knowledge in statistics.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, bioinformatics, or a related field.
Deadline to Apply
04/16/2023
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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