Bioinformatics Analyst, Computational Genomics

SINGLERON BIOTECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Malaysia is seeking a motivated individual for a Bioinformatics Team role specializing in NGS data analytics and single-cell analyses. The ideal candidate will have experience in bioinformatics, programming, and analytical pipeline development. Responsibilities include collaborating with scientists, optimizing data analysis processes, and delivering results in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Track record in genomic and NGS data analysis.
• Familiarity with relevant analytical approaches.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret single-cell and multi-omics data.
• Maintain and optimize analytical pipelines.
• Communicate experimental designs and results.
• Plan and prioritize tasks for timely delivery.

Skills

NGS data analytics

Single-cell characterization (scRNA-Seq)

Gene expression analysis

Bioinformatics programming

Analytical pipeline development

Data visualization

Education

MS or PhD in computational biology or bioinformatics

Tools

Python

R

Linux/Unix

AWS

Job description

We are seeking a motivated individual with expertise in NGS data analytics, including single-cell analyses, to join Singleron’s Bioinformatics Team. Singleron is focused on providing high-quality single-cell multi-omics analysis to our academic and biotech customers. To this end, experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desired:

• Single-cell characterization (scRNA-Seq)
• Gene expression analysis (RNA-Seq, Pathway analysis)
• Bioinformatics skills include programming, analytical pipeline development, data visualization, and experience in cloud computing platforms (such as AWS, etc)

Key responsibilities

• Working closely with wet lab scientists and customer support to analyze and interpret single-cell and multi-omics data
• Testing, maintaining, and optimizing analytical pipelines
• Communicate experimental designs and results to both experts and non-experts
• Planning and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely delivery of results

Minimum Qualifications

• MS or PhD with experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.
• A proven track record in the analysis, and interpretation of genomic and NGS data. Prior single-cell RNA-Seq experience is a plus, but is not necessary
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with project teams and/or experimental collaborators to design studies and develop analyses to answer scientific questions
• Familiarity with relevant analytical approaches and underlying assumptions
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated approach to problem-solving with excellent reasoning skills
• Highly skilled in Python/R and shell/bash scripting within Linux/Unix environments. Experience with AWS is a plus
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize needs and get things done
• Strong team player who can also work independently
• Proactive learner and good at trouble-shooting
• Industry experience is a plus