Computational Biologist — Single-Cell & Spatial Omics

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

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.