Bioinformatics Scientist – Metabolomics/Proteomics
Van Andel Institute (VAI) (www.vai.org), a leading independent biomedical research facility, is dedicated to determining the epigenetic, genetic, molecular and cellular origins of cancer, Parkinson’s and other diseases, and translating those findings into effective therapies. The Institute is home to more than 200 scientists and support staff that work in on-site laboratories and in collaborative partnerships that span the globe.
In 2018, VAI launched a new research program in Metabolic and Nutritional Programming, with the goal of improving health through prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. At the center of this program was the establishment of the Metabolomics and Bioenergetics (MetaBio) Core, a state-of-the-art core facility using mass spectrometry to profile metabolic mechanisms of disease. In cooperation with the VAI Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Core, the MetaBio Core is seeking to hire a full-time Bioinformatics Scientist – Metabolomics/Proteomics to support mass-spectrometry based informatics needs. In this role as Bioinformatics Scientist – Metabolomics/Proteomics, you will develop and maintain informatics pipelines for metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics data, as well as develop tools for multi-omic integration.
In this role, your primary duties will include:
- Maintain and refine existing R-based software for data post-processing and core customer report generation
- Pipeline development and maintenance
- Develop novel approaches to data processing and visualization
- Oversight of all phases of mass-spectrometry data analysis from state-of-the-art LC/MS and GC/MS systems
- Design and implement informatics workflows for proteomics data reporting
- Work with Core leadership and VAI researchers to develop novel informatics tools as needed
The ideal candidate should possess experience with the following:
- Ph.D. in bioinformatics, biostatistics, analytical chemistry or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience in processing and analyzing large datasets (i.e., RNAseq, metabolomics data, proteomics data, NGS data, genome annotation, etc.)
- Well-versed in R, including package development. Experience with other computer programming languages is an asset.
- Eagerness to be trained on LC/MS and GC/MS data analysis techniques, compound/peptide identification workflows, statistical approaches in mass spectrometry data analysis, and multi-‘omic integration.
- Familiarity with the fields of cancer biology, neuroscience, and/or immunology is an asset
- Ability to work independently yet be a team player.
HOW TO APPLY
If you possess these attributes and enjoy working with motivated and driven people, we would welcome speaking with you and encourage you to apply today! https://bit.ly/350tzwS
- A cover letter describing your research interests, experience, and how you might contribute to the informatics capabilities of the MetaBio Core.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- A list of 2-3 individuals who have agreed to act as references along with their contact details.
Please contact Megan Doerr (megan.doerr@vai.org)) for further information or questions, or if you have any difficulty with the application process.
About Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Institute is located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. A remarkable combination of a cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, Grand Rapids is known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community. It’s fun affordable and family-friendly.
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theatres, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walk-able neighborhoods and natural areas.
With a medical and life sciences industry boom, strong entrepreneurial activity, dedication to green building and living, and innovative employers, Grand Rapids' diverse economy continues to grow, offering endless career opportunities.
At Van Andel Institute, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. As a condition of employment at Van Andel Institute, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered.
VAI is committed to achieving excellence through increasing diversity. We actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
As Van Andel Institute is a drug and alcohol-free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.
