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**Open Date** 12/29/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16649N

**Job Title** Research Informaticist

**Working Title** Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator

**Career Progression Track** P00

**Track Level** P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 19 hours per week.

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday, 19 hours per week.

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00247 - Pathology

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $16 - $56/ hour

**Close Date** 03/29/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The**Department of Pathology**in collaboration with**MAGIC**(Microbiota And Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium) has an exciting opening for a part-time Bioinformatics Training and Research Coordinator who will:

+ Develop and maintain consistent statistical and bioinformatics training standards and integrity across training modules; assist in design, modeling, and interpretation of data for educational and programmatic outcomes.

+ Assist with Summer Intensive in Microbial Bioinformatics, providing instruction and mentorship in R, Python, and command-line tools for microbiome and metagenomic analysis.

+ Collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners (e.g., ARUP Laboratories, Canyon Labs, Curza Inc.) to develop and deliver interdisciplinary modules in bioinformatics, microbiology, immunology, and data science.

+ Facilitate communication between trainees, mentors, and industry partners to coordinate experiential learning, clinical shadowing, and capstone projects.

+ Coordinate operational aspects of the Microboost Program, including curriculum implementation, trainee recruitment, and progress evaluation.

+ Generate progress reports, summaries, and evaluation metrics for internal and external stakeholders, including Talent Ready Utah and the Life Sciences Industry Advisory Board.

+ Support proposal preparation, grant documentation, budgeting, and compliance to sustain and expand the program.

The department may choose to hire at job level P1 – P4 (General Professional Track) based on business need and candidate education and experience.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position.

Responsibilities

**P1 | Research Informaticist, I** (Job Code P57121)

Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

**P2 | Research Informaticist, II** (Job Code P57122)

May be involved in high-throughput data analysis or statistical modeling. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

**P3 | Research Informaticist, III** (Job Code P57123)

May be involved in high-throughput data analysis or statistical modeling. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

**P4 | Research Informaticist, IV** (Job Code P57124)

May be involved in high-throughput data analysis or statistical modeling. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment. Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Minimum Qualifications

**EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :** 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

**Research Informaticist, I:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

**Research Informaticist, II:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

**Research Informaticist, III :** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

**Research Informaticist, IV:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

+ Master’s degree (or higher) in microbiology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, biomedical sciences, or a related field.

+ Demonstrated experience in research program coordination, curriculum development, or scientific training.

+ Proficiency in bioinformatics and statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Python).

+ Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively across academic and industry settings.

+ Familiarity with microbiome or translational research preferred but not necessary.

Special Instructions Summary

Interested candidates should submit Cover Letter and CV containing contact information for three references along with online application.

Additional Information

_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

_For more information:_

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

[email protected]

_or call 801-581-2300._

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

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