A Bioinformatician uses computers and software tools to study biology and biology-related data. Conducts studies and maintains biology data; may develop specialized bioinformatics software. Analysis may be used for product development at a pharmaceutical company, disease research at a hospital or health policy research at a public health organization.
Bioinformatician - Wolfe Lab Loyola University Chicago - 4.1 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $62,000 - $65,000 a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Genomics Medical research Full Job Description Position Details Position Details Job Title
BIOINFORMATICIAN
Position Number 8151038 Work Modality Hybrid - 3 In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses Department Name
MICROBIOLOGY
Location Code
MICROBIOLOGY
(06220A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities Carries out bioinformatic analyses under the guidance of the Principal Investigator Analyzes data from 16S rRNA gene sequencing, whole microbial genome sequencing and shotgun metagenomic sequencing Develops ad hoc scripts (bash, R and Python) for data analysis Familiarity with UNIX-based systems Organizes, records, and presents data Assists other lab members in fundamentals of bioinformatic analysis Assists PI, research staff and student with experimental design, data interpretation, and project dissemination Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related fields. A minimum of 3 years experience in biomedical research. Genomic data analysis expertise. Qualifications Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or related fields. A minimum of 3 years experience in biomedical research. Genomic data analysis expertise. Certificates/Credentials/Licenses n/a Computer Skills Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications. Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Open Date 07/29/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $65,000/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $62,000/ann Special Instructions to Applicants As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed . About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here . Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy .
