Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator

Overview

Job Summary The Department of Pathology in collaboration with MAGIC (Microbiota And Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium) has an opening for a part-time Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator. The role includes developing and maintaining statistical and bioinformatics training standards, assisting in design, modeling, and interpretation of data for educational and programmatic outcomes, and coordinating program activities.

• 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 Micro boost 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.

• The department may choose to hire at job level P1 - P4 (General Professional Track) based on business need and candidate education and experience.
• This is a part-time, non-benefited position.
• Responsibilities for various levels (P1–P4) are defined as:
  • P1 | Research Informaticist, I:
    Conducts work assignments as directed. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency).
  • P2 | Research Informaticist, II:
    May be involved in high-throughput data analysis or statistical modeling. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
  • P3 | Research Informaticist, III:
    May be involved in high-throughput data analysis or statistical modeling. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
  • P4 | Research Informaticist, IV:
    May be involved in high-throughput data analysis or statistical modeling. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
• Minimum Qualifications
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  Equivalency Statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
• Department may hire at one of the following levels:
  • Research Informaticist, I: bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or master’s (or equivalency).
  • Research Informaticist, II: bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years.
  • Research Informaticist, III: bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years.
  • Research Informaticist, IV: bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years.

• Preferences
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  • 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.

Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter and CV containing contact information for three references along with online application.

• Requisition Number: PRN
  16649N
• Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
• Work Schedule
  
  Summary:
  
  Monday – Friday, 19 hours per week.
• Department: 00247 - Pathology
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $16 - $56/hour
• Close Date: 3/29/2026
• Open Until Filled
• To apply
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