Genomics Scientist - Bioinformatics & Stats (Contract)

MyOme; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 103.000 - 193.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development

Off-sites and team meals

Leadership access

Healthcare coverage

401K

Unlimited PTO

Zusammenfassung

MyOme is seeking an experienced bioinformatics scientist/biostatistician contractor to develop new diagnostic software, building on existing bioinformatics and statistical methods for identifying signals from limited material. This full-time contracting position combines genomics knowledge with robust statistical techniques and streamlined bioinformatics workflows across MyOme and external partners.

You will lead statistical algorithms, contribute to an analysis platform with QC, analysis,

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in statistics, genetics, bioinformatics, computational biology or a related field.
• 3+ years experience in statistical analysis of NGS data.
• Proficiency in R or Python.
• Experience planning and performing statistical analysis on genomics data.
• Experience with exome/genome NGS data and long-read tech is a plus.
• Experience with bcftools, samtools, bedtools, plink, etc.
• Ability to evaluate open-source tools and implement new ones.
• Familiarity with UCSC, NCBI, Ensembl databases.
• Cloud experience (AWS or GCP).
• Solid Linux shell scripting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid remote team.
• Experience with Nextflow is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead development and implementation of statistical algorithms for genomic insights in new diagnostic areas.
• Contribute to building an analysis platform with QC, analysis, visualization, and dashboards for genomic data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to process, analyze and interpret genomic data.
• Design and conduct clinical validation study plans and reports.
• Ensure algorithms comply with regulatory standards with the Clinical Lab Director.
• Collaborate with external partners or collaborators on shared projects.
• Contribute to intellectual property or publications.

Kenntnisse

R or Python

Statistical analysis

Cloud computing

Linux shell scripting

Communication & presentation

Nextflow (plus)

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in statistics/ genetics/ bioinformatics/ computational biology

PhD preferred

Tools

bcftools

samtools

bedtools

plink

Nextflow

Jobbeschreibung

MyOme is seeking an experienced bioinformatics scientist/biostatistician contractor to develop new diagnostic software, building on existing bioinformatics and statistical methods for identifying signals from limited material. This full-time contracting position combines genomics knowledge with robust statistical techniques and streamlined bioinformatics workflows across MyOme and external partners.

You will lead statistical algorithms, contribute to an analysis platform with QC, analysis,