Current UC San Diego Health Cellular & Molecular Medicine employees who apply by 1/7/2025 will have priority consideration for this position. Recruiters will refer qualified internal candidates after the first 7 days of the job posting. All qualified external applicants and additional internal applicants who apply after the priority date may have further consideration pending the results of the initial review.

UCSD Health Sciences is a $1 billion dollar plus organization encompassing 17 academic departments (15 clinical, 2 basic sciences), 2 preacademic/hospital departments, 2 professional schools (School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences), 2 hospitals, and various other programs and units all dedicated towards fulfilling the Health Sciences missions. The UCSD Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) is one of two basic science units in the School of Medicine where world-class researchers study fundamental cellular processes and pathways using a variety of techniques from classical genetics and fluorescence microscopy to high throughput genomics, systems biology, and crystallography. Our 37 faculty and over 200 postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and research staff work on the cutting edge of biology, cutting across fields from basic biochemistry and genetics to genomics, systems biology and stem cell biology. The faculty also play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically advanced, and deeply interested individuals who are ready to become a part of our dynamic research and educational environment.

Under supervision, the incumbent uses professional bioinformatics concepts. Applies computational procedures to resolve a variety of analysis and research issues. Works on assignments of moderate scope where analysis of data requires a review of a variety of factors. Assists in additional analyses as needed to achieve research objectives. Uses new and standard software tools to analyze and interpret moderately complex biological data. Designs, develops, debugs, and utilizes computer programs and analysis scripts. Uses existing algorithms, techniques, and statistical methodologies to conduct moderately complex data analysis. Implements changes to operational systems and data storage setup. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.

• Working knowledge of bioinformatics methods and data structures.

• Working knowledge of applications programming and web development.

• Working knowledge of databases.

• Working project management skills.

• Working knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research.

• Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.

• Self motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills.

• Working knowledge of application and data security concepts.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.