Located in the vibrant Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, the Hillman Cancer Center stands at the vanguard of transformative cancer research and patient care, driving life-changing breakthroughs that redefine the future of oncology. As a pivotal member of our bioinformatics team, you will contribute to the full research vision powering Hillman’s success. Our cutting-edge projects regularly include the evaluation of new immunotherapies, novel clinical trials, advanced analysis of Next Generation Sequencing data, spatial-omics, and building AI/ML models to revolutionize biomarker and tumor identification. At our core, we cherish the well-being and growth of our team members by promoting work-life balance and supporting professional development as data scientists and experts in cancer bioinformatics. Join us at the Hillman Cancer Center, where your work contributes directly to the next wave of cancer treatment innovation

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a Bioinformatics Research Specialist as part of the Bioinformatics Shared Resource at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
The Bioinformatics Research Specialist will work as a data scientist/health informaticist/bioinformatician who will lead analyses of multi-dimensional clinical or genomic datasets with a strong focus on cancer research. The incumbent will work with the Bioinformatics leadership of the Cancer Center and in close collaboration with faculties at the Hillman Cancer Center to oversee their high throughput omics project design, data analysis, and data presentation.
The incumbent will also be responsible for collaborative computational and informatics research projects involving methods development, novel algorithm development and/or in-depth data analysis that facilitates and integrates implementation, visualization, and database management of multi-dimensional clinical and biological datasets generated at the Cancer Center or from public cancer databases.

A Master's degree with 9 years of experience OR a PhD with 4 years of experience will be accepted to qualify for this position.

Supervises the research operations of study protocols and methods development and creates and directs a complex scheduling scheme involving large numbers of research participants and active protocols. Manages complex data management systems of multi-dimensional biological datasets and other project management staff oversight duties. Coordinates projects with multiple laboratories, ensures staff adherence to protocols, and provides data management support for researchers.

Supervises the research operations of study protocols and methods development and creates and directs a complex scheduling scheme involving large numbers of research participants and active protocols. Manages complex data management systems of multi-dimensional biological datasets and other project management staff oversight duties. Coordinates projects with multiple laboratories, ensures staff adherence to protocols, and provides data management support for researchers.

Ability to operate PC and telephone system and to communicate with others both orally and in writing. Proficient in data analysis; ability to collaborate with computer scientists, programmers, physicians, and laboratory scientists in cancer research. Must have excellent writing and presentation skills.