University of Utah ยท 17 hours ago
Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator
Salt Lake City, UT
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$33K/yr - $118K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Utah is seeking a part-time Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator. This role involves developing training standards, collaborating with faculty and industry partners, and coordinating the Microboost Program.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain consistent statistical and bioinformatics training standards and integrity across training modules; assist in design, modeling, and interpretation of data for educational and programmatic outcomes
Assist with Summer Intensive in Microbial Bioinformatics, providing instruction and mentorship in R, Python, and command-line tools for microbiome and metagenomic analysis
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners (e.g., ARUP Laboratories, Canyon Labs, Curza Inc.) to develop and deliver interdisciplinary modules in bioinformatics, microbiology, immunology, and data science
Facilitate communication between trainees, mentors, and industry partners to coordinate experiential learning, clinical shadowing, and capstone projects
Coordinate operational aspects of the Microboost Program, including curriculum implementation, trainee recruitment, and progress evaluation
Generate progress reports, summaries, and evaluation metrics for internal and external stakeholders, including Talent Ready Utah and the Life Sciences Industry Advisory Board
Support proposal preparation, grant documentation, budgeting, and compliance to sustain and expand the program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree for Research Informaticist, I
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience for Research Informaticist, II
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience for Research Informaticist, III
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience for Research Informaticist, IV
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
Preferred
Master's degree (or higher) in microbiology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, biomedical sciences, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in research program coordination, curriculum development, or scientific training
Proficiency in bioinformatics and statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Python)
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively across academic and industry settings
Familiarity with microbiome or translational research preferred but not necessary
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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