Bioinformatics Research Associate - Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine

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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine

Department Summary: The Department of Cellular, Molecular
and Genetic Medicine is dedicated to unraveling the fundamental
biology that supports health and drives disease. Our faculty,
trainees and students tackle some of the most pressing challenges
in biomedical science, from the molecular and genetic roots of
disease to the complexities of whole-body physiology.

Our foundational studies are driving the frontiers of scientific
discovery, pushing the boundaries of what we understand about
biology, disease and the human body. From our labs in downtown
Richmond to research collaborations around the world, our work is
generating new knowledge, influencing the direction of biological
science and redefining what is possible in biomedical
research.

We are proud to be a community of passionate educators and mentors,
deeply committed to empowering the next generation of scientists
and leaders. With alumni enjoying successful careers across a broad
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and creates lasting impact for tomorrow.

Position Summary:

CMGM seeks a part-time, hourly Bioinformatics Research Associate to
develop large language model (LLM)-based bioinformatics pipelines.
The associate will use Python, software development, and cloud
computing to build, evaluate, and maintain reproducible research
workflows.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate LLM-based bioinformatics pipelines
• Integrate LLMs with bioinformatics tools and cloud computing

resources

• Write, test, debug, and maintain Python software and reusable

pipeline components

• Document workflows, assess output quality, and communicate

results to the research team

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 2 years of lab experience which may include student

experience

• Bachelor's degree in related science will be considered in lieu

of experience

• Demonstrated skills in Python programming, LLM development,

bioinformatics pipeline development, software development, and
cloud computing

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of

respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,
staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a
commitment to do so as a hourly employee at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, or a related

field

Salary Range: $25-$30/hr

Benefits : All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide
array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU.
Consult the benefits website
for information on benefits eligibility according to employee
type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued
employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding,
and performance.

Hours per Week: 29

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Jinze Liu, Ph.D.

Contact Email: Jinze.Liu@vcuhealth.org