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Bioinformatician-Senior

UT Health San Antonio

UT Health San Antonio

San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Mar 19, 2026
Under limited supervision, performs advanced bioinformatics analysis and software support for genomics research and projects.
  • Advanced experience in the development of analytical pipelines for biological data and development of innovative data analysis capabilities.
  • Ability to completely define an analytical approach for defined scientific questions.
  • Manages competing demands in a changing work environment; able to anticipate and work around delays or unexpected events.
  • Ability to be autonomous and operate with limited direction.
  • Published collaborative research. Strong presentation skills.
  • Mastery with relevant software.
  • Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to successfully lead projects from inception to completion.

EDUCATION:

Master's Degree degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Genetics or related field of molecular biology is required.


  • Develops, tests, and maintains modular software pipelines to provide bioinformatics data analysis, preliminary interpretation of the data, and reports of the results.
  • Manages genome sequencing data; including loading and querying data from database sequencing systems, transforming the data to the necessary formats, and moving data to storage.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and incorporates relevant algorithms and software pipelines by reviewing pertinent literature in bioinformatics and computational biology.
  • Manages the sequencing facility web-based page and collaborates with research analysts for downstream data analysis.
  • Performs downstream statistical analysis.
  • Trains new analysts and/or students in the Division of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and serves as a senior technical resource for the unit.
  • Engages with customers to plan, implement, and deliver data analysis for a broad range of complex experimental activities.
  • Writes and prepares final papers to support findings; submits evidence for publication.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.