Bioinformatics Scientist

Spectraforce Technologies; Avon (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bioinformatics Scientist, where you'll design and maintain cutting-edge RNAseq and OMICS data-analysis pipelines. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with an international team of experts. You'll be responsible for educating colleagues on tool usage and resolving software issues, ensuring high-quality performance. With a focus on innovation, you'll contribute to impactful projects in the pharmaceutical industry. If you're passionate about bioinformatics and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• BS with 2-4 years or MS with 0-2 years in relevant fields.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain RNAseq and OMICs data-analysis pipelines.
• Educate and train colleagues on tool usage.
• Resolve software bugs and performance issues.

Skills

R

Python

R-Shiny

React

AWS

UNIX

Git

Statistical Analysis

RNAseq

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Computational Biology

Degree in Bioinformatics

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Biophysics

Degree in Biotechnology

Tools

Bioinformatics Tools

Version Control Systems

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