Bioinformatics Scientist

Mindlance; North Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to develop cutting-edge OMICS data analysis pipelines and tools. This role involves designing and maintaining state-of-the-art RNAseq analysis tools for a diverse user base. You will collaborate with an international team, ensuring software quality through rigorous testing and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have a strong programming background in R and Python, experience with cloud environments, and a passion for bioinformatics. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain RNAseq and OMICS data-analysis pipelines.
• Educate and train colleagues on tool usage and best practices.

Skills

R

Python

R-Shiny

React Frameworks

AWS

UNIX

Git

Statistical Analysis

OMICS Data Analysis

Education

BS in Computational Biology or Related Field

MS in Computational Biology or Related Field

Tools

AWS

Git

Job description

Title: Bioinformatics scientist for development of OMICS data analysis pipeline and tool development

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