SCIENTIST, COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY

Innova Solutions Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Health saving account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability insurance

Accident & Critical illness coverage

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time

Paid leaves

EAP

Referral bonus

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Scientist- Computational Biology for a 6-month contract in San Diego, CA. The role centers on identifying and validating novel antigen targets for radiopharmaceutical therapy, integrating multi-omics data, and delivering data-driven insights to cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a PhD with 3+ years of industry experience, strong programming skills in Python/R/Perl, and a solid track record in omics data analysis and oncology research.

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Cancer Biology, or related field with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Expertise in tools for RNA-seq, proteomics, and other omics data analysis.
• Strong background in DNA/RNA/epigenetic/proteomics data analysis and oncology interpretation.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and Perl; experience with bioinformatics software.
• Strong statistical modeling or machine learning experience applied to biology.

Responsibilities

• Lead target discovery for radiopharmaceutical oncology using multi-omics data.
• Design and implement analytical frameworks for high-throughput data processing and visualization.
• Collaborate with discovery, translational, and clinical teams for study design.
• Interpret results and present actionable insights to drive discovery decisions.
• Apply oncology knowledge to understand mechanisms and resistance patterns.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Python

R

Perl

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Oncology knowledge

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Cancer Biology

Tools

RNA-seq

Proteomics

Genomics

SDTM/ADaM (plus)

Job description

Scientist- Computational Biology

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Scientist- Computational Biology.

Position type: Full-time- Contract Duration: 06 Months Location: San Diego, CA

• Target Antigen Discovery: Lead efforts to identify and validate novel antigen targets for radiopharmaceutical therapy in oncology through integration of multi-omics data, including RNA sequencing, proteomics, and genomics.
• Bioinformatics Analysis: Design and implement novel analytical frameworks to process, visualize and interpret high throughput sequencing and multiplex flow cytometry data from pre-clinical experiments, Real-World cohorts and internal clinical trial data to validate pharmacodynamics effects, confirm the mechanism of action, and enable patient enrichment strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with computational biology colleagues, and engage with cross-functional teams, including discovery, translational, and clinical scientists, to provide bioinformatics expertise and guidance on experimental design.
• Interpretation of Results: Generate hypothesis based on the analyses and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing actionable insights to inform radiopharmaceutical discovery and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Oncology Expertise: Apply oncology expertise to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer and therapeutic resistance, particularly in relation to radiopharmaceutical therapy.

The ideal candidate will have:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Cancer Biology, or a related field with 3+ of relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in bioinformatics tools and software for RNA-seq, proteomics, and other omics data analysis.
• Individual contributor role requiring strong background in -omic (DNA, RNA, epigenetic, proteomic) data analysis, biological interpretation and large-scale data analysis, particularly in oncology.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and/or Perl, and experience with bioinformatics software and platforms.
• Strong experience in statistical modeling and/or machine learning approaches, such as mixed-effects models, predictive modeling, etc. to represent biological concepts.
• Experience with clinical database (SDTM/ADaM) and biomarker statistical analysis is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cancer biology, especially in the context of targeted therapies and/or radiopharmaceuticals.
• A strong track record of publications or contributions to impactful research.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with immune-oncology and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) for large-scale data analysis.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their applications in bioinformatics.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $80 - $90 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals, earn $250-$1,000 per referral.

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.

Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

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Thank You! Team Innova Solutions