About this opportunity
The University of Texas Medical Branch lists this Research Scientist II, Single Cell Genomics Service Center opportunity in galveston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and one year of related experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and one year of related experience.
Job Description
Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Assures competence as a fully trained scientist in a specific discipline or area of expertise.
Job Duties
Design and implement bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing large-scale genomics and transcriptomics data, including single cell and spatial transcriptomics.
Collaborate with wet-lab researchers to design experiments and interpret results.
Develop and maintain bioinformatics tools and software and documentation.
Integrate, visualize, and analyze genomic data from various sources.
Process sequencing data generated by sequencing instruments and deliver data to researchers.
Write and publish scientific papers and reports summarizing research findings.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge /Skills/ Abilities
Experience in transcriptomics, epigenomics, or metagenomics.
Experience in spatial transcriptomics data analysis such as Xenium platform or other spatial transcriptomics
Familiarity with cloud computing and high-performance computing environments
Expertise in bioinformatics algorithms, tools, and technologies
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, and Perl
Experience analyzing large-scale genomic data
Excellent Communication and interpersonal Skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION
Standard laboratory environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States‑Texas‑Galveston
Work Locations
0679 - Basic Science Bldg
Job
Research Academic & ClinicalRegular
Employee Status
Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Aug 10, 2026, 2:24:14 PM
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Worksite address
galveston, TX, 77554, US
Who can apply
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