Bioinformatics Specialist

Union: Non-union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Research
Reports to: Manager
Salary Range: $45.74 - $68.62 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: October 16 2026

Position Summary

We are hiring a Bioinformatics Specialist to expand spatial transcriptomics capabilities across three labs working in the fields of arthritis neuroscience and eye research. With a focus on Visium HD and Xenium data you will work with multiple research groups to process and analyse datasets from a range of clinical samples and preclinical disease models. You will play a key role in developing and advancing cell-segmentation and analysis pipelines leading high-performance computing (HPC) initiatives to increase throughput and efficiency and supporting the growing genomics research needs across the three research groups.

Duties

• Lead HPC-based automation and streamlining of single-cell and spatial transcriptomics workflows including Visium HD Xenium and scATAC-seq
• Develop and optimize cell-segmentation and downstream analysis pipelines for clinical and preclinical samples
• Mentor and collaborate with research team members on analysis projects to build their computational skills
• Communicate results and coordinate with internal and external collaborators including experimentalists biostatisticians ML scientists and other bioinformaticians
• Conduct regular reviews of relevant literature/methods
• Participate in departmental institutional or international seminars
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope of the position

Qualifications :

• Minimum of a Masters degree in Cell/Molecular Biology Genetics Biochemistry or a related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant post-graduate experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics data processing and analysis
• Hands-on experience with Visium HD data required
• Proficiency in R and Python for NGS data analysis
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to team-based projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience contributing to manuscripts reports or grant-related experimental summaries an asset

Additional Information :

Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN) artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening assessment and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time