Scientist, Bioinformatics

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 155,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is hiring a Bioinformatics Scientist in Englewood, New Jersey. The role involves designing and refining biomarker databases, conducting bioinformatics analyses on various biological datasets, and collaborating with analysts for predictive modeling. Candidates should hold an advanced degree in Bioinformatics or Computer Science, with extensive database development skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $155,000 to $230,000 annually, along with additional compensation between $10,000 and $30,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Bioinformatics or Computer Sciences focusing on database architecture.
• Extensive database architecture experience with SQL, MySQL, etc.
• Ability to analyze and explore various -omic datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and refine multiple large biomarker databases.
• Conduct complex bioinformatics analyses on large genomic and epigenetic data.
• Collaborate with analysts to improve databases for predictive modeling.

Skills

Database architecture experience

Statistical programming languages

Genomic dataset analysis

Education

Advanced degree in Bioinformatics or Computer Sciences

Tools

SQL

MySQL

Job description

We're hiringBioinformatics Scientists with strong backgrounds in database development, management and analysis as they relate to human health and disease biomarkers, with the goal of improving disease prediction and prevention.

With ICR, you'll get to:

• Design, build, test and refine multiple large biomarker databases in collaboration with multiple ICR teams
• Work with biological data analysts to access and improve large databases of health and disease biomarkers for use in predictive analytics and predictive modeling
• Conduct complex bioinformatics analyses on large genomic, transcriptomic and epigenetic data from biofluids and cell lines as well as large protein, cfDNA, miRNA and epigenetic datasets
• Design and build streamlined pipelines and algorithms for database querying and multiple other applications to support complex dataset analyses

Please apply if you have:

• An advanced degree in Bioinformatics or Computer Sciences with a focus on database architecture, access and querying
• Extensive database architecture experience (e.g. SQL, MySQL, etc)
• Extensive programming experience and intimate knowledge of programming languages for statistical analysis
• Experience mining, analyzing and exploring genomic, epigenetic, transcriptomic (RNAseq), proteomic, metabolomic, and other -omic datasets

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Extensive working knowledge of various AI/machine-learning algorithms and their implementation in biological dataset analysis
• A solid understanding of and appreciation for Bayesian statistics and methods
• Personal interest in using statistics to evaluate disease models and aging biology

And you'll need:

• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship
• A can-do attitude and a friendly, easygoing personality

Salary

Starting base pay range: $155,000/yr - $230,000/yr

Starting additional compensation range: $10,000/yr - $30,000/yr

Starting position title and compensation are commensurate with experience.