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Bioinformatics Programmer (100% Limited)

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Job Description


General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Flexible Hybrid

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Posted Date

05/27/2026
Salary Range $33.96 - 69.54 Hourly

Employment Type

4 - Staff: Limited

Duration

3 months

Job #

30788


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Biomathematics is seeking a Bioinformatics Programmer to support innovative neuroscience research through advanced computational and data science applications. In this role, the incumbent will apply computational and bioinformatics expertise to develop, implement, and optimize research software, analytical pipelines, and data-driven tools. Responsibilities include managing and analyzing complex datasets, supporting high-performance computing (HPC) environments, advancing algorithm and software development, and evaluating emerging computational technologies. The position requires strong programming and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to translate computational theory into impactful research solutions across diverse scientific applications.

This is a limited role which may convert to career.

Hourly range: $33.96-$69.54


Job Qualifications

Required:
  • Knowledge of basic and multivariate statistics.
  • Ability to conceptualize desired tables and graphs and basic code as needed.
  • Knowledge of data science processes.
  • Familiarity with 2 programming languages
  • Familiarity with programming terminology and ability to manipulate data accordingly.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning, designing, development, modification, debugging and deployment & evaluation of HPC (software and/or hardware), data science or computational science = research software and technologies
  • Proven skills and experience in resolving broad computing / data / CI problems using introductory and / or intermediate principles
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non- technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff; technical, students, faculty and administrators.
  • Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines
  • Ability to select and pass on relevant information to supervisor/investigators

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
UCLA Health

About UCLA Health

For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Comprised of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA West Valley Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Group with its wide-reaching system of primary-care and specialty-care offices throughout the region, UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world.

Our physicians are world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, and our hospitals are among the best in the country. Consistently ranked one of the top ten hospitals in the nation and the best medical center in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is at the cutting edge of biomedical research, and our doctors and scientists are leaders in performing pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines, from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment, and bringing the latest discoveries to virtually every field of medicine.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
1955
Website
uclahealth.org
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