Junior Computational Biology

United Consulting Hub, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Consulting Hub, Inc. seeks a Junior Computational Biology Associate to support computational research across biological systems and datasets.

The role blends basic programming, biology knowledge, and data analysis to assist scientists with research and experimental interpretation. You will help analyze molecular data, run scripts in Python or R, collect information from databases and publications, and contribute to summaries of computational findings.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of computational biology and data analysis.
• Experience with Python or R for data processing and visualization.
• Familiarity with biological databases and protein/DNA/RNA data.
• Ability to organize large datasets and interpret scientific information.
• Strong communication and collaboration with scientists.

Responsibilities

• Assist with computational analysis of biological datasets.
• Develop and run basic scripts for data processing and visualization.
• Collect and organize biological information from databases and publications.
• Support protein sequence analysis and molecular data comparisons.
• Perform data cleaning, quality checks, and preliminary statistics.
• Collaborate with researchers to understand project requirements.
• Maintain analysis scripts and workflow documentation.
• Review literature and help prepare presentations of findings.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Biology knowledge

Biostatistics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Git

Jupyter

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Computational Biology Associate to support computational research projects involving biological systems, molecular data, and scientific datasets. The role combines basic programming, biological knowledge, and data analysis to assist scientists with research and experimental interpretation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with computational analysis of biological datasets related to molecular biology, genetics, proteins, and cellular processes.
• Support the development and execution of basic scripts for data processing, analysis, and visualization using Python or R.
• Collect and organize biological information from scientific databases, research publications, and experimental datasets.
• Assist with protein sequence analysis, molecular data comparison, and basic computational biology workflows.
• Perform data cleaning, quality checks, and preliminary statistical analysis to support research activities.
• Collaborate with research scientists and bioinformatics teams to understand project requirements and support computational experiments.
• Maintain analysis scripts, research datasets, workflow documentation, and technical reports.
• Review scientific literature and assist with preparing presentations and summaries of computational research findings.

Skills Required:

• Basic understanding of computational biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and biological data analysis.
• Familiarity with Python, R, basic algorithms, data structures, and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of biological databases, protein sequences, DNA/RNA data, and common computational research tools.
• Ability to organize large datasets, perform basic analysis, and interpret scientific information.
• Strong programming fundamentals, analytical thinking, research, and communication skills.