Bioinformatics Specialist

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces. Summary The primary responsibility of this position is to support the fast‑paced Molecular Genomics environment that provides a wide array of genomics technologies in the Microarray and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) areas. The person in this position will work on projects independently, multi‑task, and keep customers and team members informed of their progress. This position will also coordinate instrument maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment. The Molecular Genomics Core provides high quality services in genomics in support of basic and clinical science research to identify molecular components and signatures associated with cancer biology and response to therapy. Responsibilities Draft SOPs, project quoting and billing, training of lab members, and supporting cell authentication services. Assist in the development of new Core services. Interface with customers of the Molecular Genomics Core and work closely with Core staff and vendors to support current Core services. Work independently, acquire new genomics skills rapidly, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain strong written and verbal communication. Assist with troubleshooting Illumina sequencing runs. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Science or Biotechnology related field with a minimum of 5 years hands‑on experience in molecular biology and/or genomics assays, including nucleic acid QC, PCR, quantitative PCR, column and bead‑based nucleic acid purification, microarray processing, and next‑generation sequencing library preparation and QC. Significant hands‑on experience in NGS sequencing library preparation and Illumina sequencer setup and operation. Proficiency at qPCR library quantification, Covaris DNA fragmentation, and TapeStation/BioAnalyzer QC analysis. Experience interpreting QC data from software such as FASTQC and BaseSpace RNA‑seq and DNA enrichment applications. Experience with automation solutions on BioMek and PerkinElmer Sciclone liquid‑handling robotic instrumentation is a plus. Master’s degree in related field is preferred. Salary Range $75,153.00 - $114,701.60. Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job‑related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. Moffitt is committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly reviews compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/​Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Reasonable Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Read more information about your EEO rights under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr