Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator

Overview

The Department of Pathology in collaboration with MAGIC (Microbiota And Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium) has an exciting opening for a part-time Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator. This is a part-time, non-benefited position. The department may hire at job level P1 – P4 (General Professional Track) based on business need and candidate education and experience.

Details:

Open Date: 12/29/2025
• Requisition Number: PRN
16649N
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Job Title:

Research Informaticist
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Working Title:

Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator
• Career Progression Track: P00
• Track Level: P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
• FLSA Code:
Administrative
• Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
• Type:
Non Benefited Staff / Student
• Temporary? No
• Standard Hours per Week: 19 hours per week
• Full Time or Part Time?:
Part Time
• Shift: Day

• 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.

• P1 – Research Informaticist, I:
  Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
• P2 – Research Informaticist, II:
  May be involved in high-throughput data analysis or statistical modeling. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. 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:
  
  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).

• 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.

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