Bioinformatics Research Specialist

Bioinformatics Research SpecialistUPCI Cancer Bioinformatics Services - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006844)u00a0UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Specialist as part of the Bioinformatics Shared Resource at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.The Bioinformatics Research Specialist will work as a data scientist/health informaticist/bioinformatician who will lead analyses of multi-dimensional clinical or genomic datasets with a strong focus on cancer research. The incumbent will work with the Bioinformatics leadership of the Cancer Center and in close collaboration with faculties at the Hillman Cancer Center to oversee their high throughput omics project design, data analysis, and data presentation.The incumbent will also be responsible for collaborative computational and informatics research projects involving methods development, novel algorithm development and/or in-depth data analysis that facilitates and integrates implementation, visualization, and database management of multi-dimensional clinical and biological datasets generated at the Cancer Center or from public cancer databases.u00a0Job SummaryOversees analytical teams in the extraction, aggregation, and quality assurance of data from multiple clinical data depositories in support of clinical research and departmental projects. Collaborates across business units, coordinates all aspects of research data collection and project oversight, and manages design and implementation of project analysis plan. Prepares documents for peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and sections of grant applications.Essential FunctionsAbility to operate PC and telephone system and to communicate with others both orally and in writing. Proficient in data analysis; ability to collaborate with computer scientists, programmers, physicians, and laboratory scientists in cancer research. Must have excellent writing and presentation skills.Physical EffortLittle physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. Will be required to move from workstation to other locations within the department, university, and UPMC. Very little heavy lifting required for this position.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Medical Data Scientist IIIJob Family:u00a0ResearchJob Sub Family:u00a0Data ScienceCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0Master's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a06Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Work Schedule:u00a0Monday - FridayWork Arrangement:u00a0Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.Hiring Range:u00a0TBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation_Offered:u00a0NoVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0YesBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0Not ApplicableRequired Documents:u00a0ResumeOptional Documents:u00a0Cover LetterPI280565399

Created: 2025-12-15