Lead Bioinformatics Scientist

Placements24; Willows (CA); A distancia; USD 170.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Stock options

Remote work

Career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Bioinformatics Scientist to guide computational biology research remotely. You will develop tools and algorithms to analyze large genomic and proteomic datasets, identify insights, and advance drug discovery initiatives.

You will mentor a team of analysts, lead challenging projects, and present findings to teams and industry audiences, all within a fully remote setup that supports home offices and flexible schedules.

Formación

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of bioinformatics research with leadership experience.
• Expertise with large-scale data including NGS (WGS, WES, RNA-Seq).
• Proficiency in Python, R, Perl and command-line environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design and implementation of bioinformatics pipelines for NGS data analysis.
• Develop and apply statistical and ML methods to diverse biological datasets.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to interpret results.
• Manage computational infrastructure and data storage efficiently.
• Mentor junior bioinformaticians and data analysts for technical growth.
• Present findings to scientific teams and at industry conferences.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Educación

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, CS or Statistics

Herramientas

Python

R

Perl

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Lead Bioinformatics Scientist to guide their computational biology research from a remote setting. This critical role involves developing and applying cutting-edge computational tools and algorithms to analyze large-scale genomic and proteomic datasets. You will be instrumental in identifying biological insights, discovering biomarkers, and advancing drug discovery efforts. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned bioinformatician to lead challenging projects, mentor a team of analysts, and significantly contribute to groundbreaking scientific research, all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of bioinformatics pipelines for next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis.
• Develop and apply statistical and machine learning methods to analyze complex biological datasets (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics).
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and clinicians to interpret results and generate actionable insights.
• Manage computational infrastructure and resources, ensuring efficient data processing and storage.
• Mentor and guide junior bioinformaticians and data analysts, fostering technical growth.
• Present findings to scientific teams, management, and at industry conferences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in bioinformatics research, with a proven track record of leading projects.
• Expertise in analyzing large-scale biological data, including NGS data (WGS, WES, RNA-Seq).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, Perl) and command-line environments.
• Strong understanding of statistical principles and machine learning algorithms applicable to biological data.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Fully remote work arrangement with support for home office setup.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a growing field.