Join a research team at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA as a Research Data Analyst 1 (Full Time, Fully Onsite). This role supports ongoing studies by combining bioinformatics analysis, next-generation sequencing (NGS) quality control, and statistical evaluation of molecular data. Work under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior laboratory personnel while contributing to well-maintained clinical and specimen datasets using tools like REDCap.
Pay: $33.09 - $35.09 hourly (anticipated hiring pay scale), with a full salary range of $33.09/hr - $65.77/hr for this position.
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Responsibilities
- Assist with bioinformatics analysis of virome sequencing data
- Perform statistical analyses supporting research findings
- Organize and maintain patient and molecular databases
- Manage and analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data
- Conduct quality control procedures for sequencing datasets
- Align virome sequencing results to virome reference databases
- Maintain associated clinical and specimen metadata through REDCap and public repositories
- Maintain accurate research records for ongoing projects
- Contribute to NGS and PCR data analyses
- Provide data management and analytical support for active research work
Requirements
- Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft applications (Required)
- Ability and desire to work as part of a team and to work without technical supervision (Required)
- Ability to create and maintain records accurately (Required)
- Ability to communicate effectively to convey experimental results, with prior experience in a research environment (Required)
- Experience with basic bioinformatic analysis (DNA/RNA sequencing) (Required)
- Experience with bioinformatic frameworks including R and Python (Required)
- Ability to perform statistical analyses of molecular data (Required)
- Expertise in sequence and metadata organization (Required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of genetics, molecular biology, and biochemical principles (Preferred)
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Biostatistics, or equivalent (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation
- Live Scan Background Check: Must be completed prior to the start of employment
- COVID and Flu Vaccinations: Position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation
- CANRA: Mandatory reporter requirement; employee must sign the “Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse”
Location: 10833 Le Conte Ave Dentistry, School of
Department: Dentistry
Appointment Type: 2 - Staff: Career
Union/Policy Covered: RP-Research and Public Service PR
UC Payroll Title: RSCH DATA ANL 1 RP
Campus Requisition #: 11636
Technologies: Microsoft applications, REDCap, R, Python
