Medical Research Tech III - Bioinformatics Tech

IntroductionNationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.About TTUHSCTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.Visa InformationTTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.Position DescriptionEmployees in this classification provide support in an assigned research laboratory conducting specified phases of research projects and assist the P.I. in maintaining a supportive and collegial working environment that fosters exchange of ideas and enhances scientific progress. You will perform work independently and are responsible for developing new procedures and techniques to be utilized in the laboratory and in experiments, and new applications for standard procedures and techniques. Work is performed under usual laboratory conditions. Some hazards may be present due to use of radioactive, carcinogenic or other potentially harmful substances. Responsibilities also include ensuring overall cleanliness of the laboratory and laboratory equipment, and ordering and maintaining an adequate stock of necessary supplies. May instruct or direct work of subordinate laboratory personnel.Major/Essential FunctionsAssist the Laboratory Manager and P.I. in managing and promoting laboratory safety.Perform bioinformatic analyses of large DNA datasets; for example, RNA-sequence and 3’-end RNA sequence data from wild-type and mutant mouse samples.Use the ‘R’ programming environment to analyze large DNA datasets.Collaborate with P.I, students, and other technical personnel in training new students, postdocs and other investigators in various scientific procedures such as preparation of talks, grants and publications.Maintain a record of experiments in a laboratory notebook, including detailed methodology, calculations, data graphs, images of protein blots (“Westerns”), interpretations of data, and indications of errors or unexpected outcomes.Supervise lab support activities such as dishwashing, ordering, cleaning, autoclaving solutions and stuffing pipette tip boxes) by student assistants and provide these services when student assistants are absent.Help maintain essential laboratory equipment (check -80 and -20 freezer temperatures) and records (animal use and breeding colony records, material safety data sheets, biohazardous materials and order invoices).Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in one of the sciences, or equivalent combination (4 years) of job-related experience and college education. Experience may be substituted for college education on a year for year basis.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in biology, mathematics, computer science/ engineering or data science.Experience analyzing large-scale genomic, transcriptomic and epigenomic data, such as RNA-Seq, scRNA-Seq and ChIP-Seq, multivariate statistical analysis, bioinformatics and data visualization.Experience with Linux/MacOS command line (file management and automation; system monitoring and troubleshooting);Experience with R & Python (data wrangling and visualization), cloud/high performance and computing (cluster management, e.g., Slurm and parallel computing); Experience with data analysis and documentation (e.g., Jupiter notebooks and code annotation); Version control; Pipeline development and testing.Experience and/or knowledge with RNA-Seq technologies; familiarity with scientific equipment, working with advanced instrumentation.Required AttachmentsResume / CV BenefitsTTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team membersPaid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and moreRetirement PlansWellness ProgramsCertified Mother-Friendly WorkplaceAdditionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.Job TypeFull Time Pay BasisHourly Pay Grade Minimum15Pay Grade Maximum21Pay StatementCompensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at .Grant Funded?Yes Travel RequiredNoneShiftDayDoes this position work in a research laboratory?Yes Are select agents used in this laboratory?No EEO StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.Jeanne Clery ActThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at .Department: CBB Lbk Genl Work Location: Lubbock