Computational Biologist | $30/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Indonesia; Remote; IDR 374,891,000 - 749,782,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Pod Lead - Life Science (Terminal Bench Science) for a remote, contract engagement. You will lead a team of technical trainers, review workflows, and validate outputs to ensure accuracy and reproducibility. Flexible 20-40 hours per week.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, strong Python skills, and demonstrated POD leadership in scientific projects, with experience in bioinformatics or computational genomics. Remote collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience in life sciences.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience as a POD Lead on scientific projects.
• Ability to validate reasoning and workflows.
• Expertise in bioinformatics or computational genomics.
• Strong analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical trainers developing life science tasks
• Review workflows for high accuracy
• Validate computational outputs for reliability and reproducibility
• Mentor trainers to maintain high-quality delivery standards
• Provide clear feedback on tasks
• Oversee project timelines and deliverables
• Collaborate with teams to optimize training processes

Skills

Python

Analytical skills

POD Lead experience

Team leadership

Bioinformatics

Education

PhD or equivalent in Life Sciences

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Genomics workflows

Job description

Position: Pod Lead - Life Science (Terminal Bench Science)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $15-$30/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 20-40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical trainers developing life science tasks
• Review scientific workflows to ensure high accuracy
• Validate computational outputs for reliability and reproducibility
• Mentor trainers to maintain high-quality delivery standards
• Provide clear and actionable feedback on tasks
• Oversee project timelines and deliverables to meet deadlines
• Collaborate with teams to optimize training processes

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent research experience in life sciences
• Strong programming skills, especially in Python
• Previous experience as a POD Lead on scientific projects
• Ability to validate scientific reasoning and workflows
• Expertise in areas such as bioinformatics or computational genomics
• Strong analytical skills for effective problem-solving
• Familiarity with scientific tools is a plus