Senior Computational Biologist: Genomics & ML, Hybrid

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan

Conferences access

Powerful computing resources

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Computational Biologist to join our client’s research team in Kimberley, BC. The role focuses on analyzing genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics data to uncover disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets.

You will develop advanced computational methods and collaborate with experimental scientists in a leading research environment. You will lead pipeline development, statistical modeling, and ML applications, while communicating results to diverse audiences and

Qualifications

• PhD required in a quantitative field (Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, CS)
• 6+ years of experience in computational biology or bioinformatics, focusing on biological data analysis
• Proficiency in Python and R; experience with bioinformatics tools and databases
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods and ML for biological problems
• NGS data analysis experience highly desirable
• Excellent communication, presentation, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize computational pipelines for large-scale biological data analyses
• Apply statistical modeling and machine learning to identify patterns, biomarkers, and drug targets
• Collaborate with experimental biologists to interpret results and plan follow-up experiments
• Visualize and communicate complex data to technical and non-technical audiences
• Manage and curate biological databases ensuring data integrity and accessibility
• Stay current with advancements in computational biology and related fields

Skills

Python

R

NGS data analysis

Bioinformatics

Statistics

Communication

Education

PhD in Computational Biology or related field

Tools

Bioinformatics databases

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Computational Biologist to join our client’s research team in Kimberley, BC. The role focuses on analyzing genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics data to uncover disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets.

You will develop advanced computational methods and collaborate with experimental scientists in a leading research environment. You will lead pipeline development, statistical modeling, and ML applications, while communicating results to diverse audiences and