Computational Biologist

Thomas Jefferson University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University is hiring a Computational Biologist to provide bioinformatics support for research studies. The ideal candidate will guide experimental design and analyze large-scale datasets, including RNA‑seq and more.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or a related field, or a Bachelor’s with significant experience. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or closely related field.
• Experience with Linux environments and expertise in NGS.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like R or Python.

Responsibilities

• Guide experimental design and provide computational biology support.
• Analyze large-scale, high-throughput datasets.
• Build automated workflows for bioinformatics analyses.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide feedback on improvement.

Skills

Data Analysis

Bioinformatics

Scripting Languages (R, Python)

Linux Environments

NGS Expertise

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

Job Details

The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at Thomas Jefferson University seeks a Computational Biologist to serve in our Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, and Research Informatics Shared Resource. This role primarily guides experimental design and provides computational biology support for research studies.

Responsibilities

• Work with principal investigators and study teams to determine experimental needs for downstream analysis.
• Analyze large-scale, high-throughput datasets including spatial transcriptomics, single-cell multimodal omics, bulk and single-cell RNA‑seq, ChIP‑seq, whole exome/genome sequencing, and more.
• Build automated analytic workflows and pipelines for bioinformatics analyses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Interact with co‑workers, visitors, and staff in accordance with iSCORE values.

Competencies

• Collaborate with shared resource members to align and standardize workflows.
• Review and maintain standard operating procedures for the bioinformatics core.
• Propose new policies and guidelines to meet the evolving needs of the SCCC research community.
• Maintain and document project requests, analyses, and metrics.
• Troubleshoot issues across projects and provide feedback on improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to bioinformatics training efforts for the SCCC community.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills and the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Show willingness to learn new technologies and work independently to organize and prioritize multiple projects.
• Mentor new staff and perform special projects as required.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a closely related field; or a Bachelor’s degree with more than three years of experience in a bioinformatics‑related field.
• Experience with Linux environments.
• NGS expertise.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as R or Python.
• Ability to discuss project scope, requirements, deliverables, and timelines with investigators and research staff.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interpret and explain complex concepts to varied audiences.

Location

130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Medical, supplemental, dental, vision, and life insurance including AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and discounts.