Bioinformatics Analyst

Spectraforce Technologies; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to develop cutting-edge data analysis pipelines for OMICS data. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated international team, focusing on creating state-of-the-art tools and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have advanced programming skills in R and Python, experience in front-end development, and proficiency in statistical analysis methods. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will enhance the efficiency of bioinformatics processes and support a large user base. If you're passionate about bioinformatics and eager to make an impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in computational biology or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain RNAseq and OMICS data-analysis pipelines.
• Educate and train colleagues on the usage of bioinformatics tools.

Skills

R

Python

R-Shiny

React

AWS

UNIX

Git

Statistical Analysis

OMICS Data Analysis

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Computational Biology

Degree in Bioinformatics

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Biophysics

Degree in Biotechnology

Tools

R-Shiny

React

AWS

Git

Job description

Title: Bioinformatics Scientist (for development of OMICS data analysis pipeline and tool development)

Duration: 6 months to start

Location: Remote



Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, document, and maintain custom state of the art RNAseq and other OMICs data-analysis pipelines and front-end tools for a large user base.


• Detect and resolve software bugs and performance issues. Provide on-demand technical support for applications.


• Educate and train colleagues in usage of these tools.


• Containerize on-premises and cloud systems, execute extensive test strategies, including unit and integration tests, to ensure software quality.

Education:

• Degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, biophysics, biotechnology or related field. BS with 2-4 years of experience, MS with typically 0-2 years of experience.

Skills & Experiences:

• Advanced knowledge in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics such as R and python.


• Extensive experience in Front-End/tool development such as R-Shiny or React like frameworks.


• Experience working with cloud (AWS), high-performance computing environments (UNIX) and version control systems like Git.


• Proficiency in statistical analysis methods such as linear regression and multivariate analysis. Expertise in OMICS data analysis, especially RNAseq, including experiment design, data processing, and result interpretation using bioinformatics tools is a plus


• Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical industry or related field is a plus.


• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills


• Good communication skills, team-oriented, with focus on achieving team goals

Work environment:

• Part of the international bioinformatics team


• Remote in EST or CST time zone


• Dedicated scientist as supervisor for the project duration


• Fully remote possible