Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is desirable (but not strictly required if experience is substantial).
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or in a similar role, preferably including exposure to laboratory or research computing environments.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a wide range of workloads with critical deadlines, especially coordinating IT support for ongoing lab projects.
• In-depth knowledge of system administration, network protocols, and security best practices.
• Strong proficiency in operating systems, including Windows and Linux, and experience with installing/supporting these in both office and lab settings.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and understanding of how virtual machines might be used for lab systems or simulations.
• Ability to participate in after-hours and on-call support rotations and travel to other organizational sites as required.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and how they can integrate with on-premises systems for data storage or analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and solve problems efficiently, with a proven track record of troubleshooting complex system issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks, such as handling day-to-day IT support while progressing longer-term lab IT projects.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) are strongly preferred. Candidates without these certifications must demonstrate the ability and willingness to obtain them within 6 months of employment.
• Additional plus: Experience working directly with laboratory instrumentation or scientific data systems, and an eagerness to learn new lab technologies and automation platforms as they emerge.