Bioinformatics Analyst

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Bioinformatics Analyst to join our client in Kimberley, Canada, to support research projects by analyzing complex biological data, processing NGS data, and generating reports that help researchers interpret findings.

The role requires strong computational biology fundamentals, programming in Python or R, and Unix/Linux experience, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in bioinformatics or related field.
• 2-3 years of bioinformatics experience.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and databases.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze next-generation sequencing data (genomes, exomes, RNA-Seq).
• Perform statistical analysis of biological data to identify trends.
• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for data analysis.
• Generate clear reports and visualizations of analysis results.
• Collaborate with researchers to define data analysis requirements.
• Maintain and manage bioinformatics databases and software tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, CS, Biology, Statistics

Tools

Python

R

Unix/Linux

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Bioinformatics Analyst to join their team in Kimberley . This role is essential for supporting various research projects by analyzing complex biological data. You will be responsible for processing next-generation sequencing data, performing statistical analyses, and generating reports to help researchers interpret their findings. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in computational biology and bioinformatics tools, coupled with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and a desire to contribute to scientific advancements in a dynamic research setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including whole-genome, exome, and RNA-Seq data.


• Perform statistical analysis of biological data to identify significant trends and correlations.


• Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for data analysis.


• Generate clear and informative reports and visualizations of analysis results.


• Collaborate with researchers to define data analysis requirements and interpret findings.


• Maintain and manage bioinformatics databases and software tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biology, Statistics, or a related field.


• 2-3 years of experience in bioinformatics analysis.


• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.


• Experience with command-line interfaces and Unix/Linux environments.


• Familiarity with common bioinformatics tools and databases.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Hybrid work arrangement allowing for flexibility.


• Opportunities for professional development and learning new techniques.


• Supportive team environment focused on scientific exploration.


• Paid time off and company holidays.