Senior Bioinformatician

Placements24; United States; Remoto; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Flexible schedule

Professional growth

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Bioinformatician to join a remote-first research team focused on genomic and proteomic data analysis. You will design pipelines for NGS data, apply statistical and machine learning methods, and collaborate with biologists and clinicians to interpret complex results for drug discovery and development.

You will develop predictive models, manage large datasets, and contribute to publications while staying current with advances in bioinformatics and computational

Competenze

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bioinformatics research, with a focus on genomics and/or transcriptomics.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing bioinformatics pipelines for NGS data.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, and/or other relevant scripting languages.
• Proficiency in using bioinformatics software and databases (e.g., BLAST, SAMtools, GATK, Ensembl).
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of scientific publications.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.

Mansioni

• Design and implement computational pipelines for analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including WGS, WES, RNA-Seq, and ChIP-Seq.
• Develop and apply statistical and machine learning methods to biological datasets.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists, geneticists, and clinicians to interpret complex biological findings.
• Contribute to the development of predictive models for disease progression and therapeutic response.
• Manage, store, and process large volumes of genomic and proteomic data.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics databases and tools.
• Write high-quality code (e.g., Python, R, Perl) for data analysis and pipeline automation.
• Prepare scientific reports, manuscripts for publication, and present findings at international conferences.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics, genomics, and computational biology.
• Provide bioinformatics support and consultation to internal research teams.

Conoscenze

Python

R

Data analysis

Machine learning

Formazione

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/CS/Statistics

Strumenti

BLAST

SAMtools

GATK

Ensembl

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing biotechnology company seeking a highly skilled Senior Bioinformatician to join their dynamic, remote-first research team. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your expertise in computational biology and data analysis to drive groundbreaking discoveries. You will play a key role in analyzing large-scale genomic and proteomic datasets, developing novel algorithms, and contributing to the interpretation of biological data for drug discovery and development pipelines. As a fully remote employee, you will collaborate with leading scientists and researchers from across the globe, utilizing state-of-the‑art computational infrastructure. Our client fosters an environment of innovation, intellectual curiosity, and scientific rigor, providing a platform for significant professional impact and growth. We are looking for a motivated individual who thrives in an independent, results‑oriented setting and possesses a passion for translating complex biological data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement computational pipelines for analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including WGS, WES, RNA-Seq, and ChIP-Seq.
• Develop and apply statistical and machine learning methods to biological datasets.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists, geneticists, and clinicians to interpret complex biological findings.
• Contribute to the development of predictive models for disease progression and therapeutic response.
• Manage, store, and process large volumes of genomic and proteomic data.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics databases and tools.
• Write high-quality code (e.g., Python, R, Perl) for data analysis and pipeline automation.
• Prepare scientific reports, manuscripts for publication, and present findings at international conferences.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics, genomics, and computational biology.
• Provide bioinformatics support and consultation to internal research teams.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bioinformatics research, with a focus on genomics and/or transcriptomics.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing bioinformatics pipelines for NGS data.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, and/or other relevant scripting languages.
• Proficiency in using bioinformatics software and databases (e.g., BLAST, SAMtools, GATK, Ensembl).
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of scientific publications.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, designed for a remote workforce. This includes a competitive annual salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive health insurance plan with extensive coverage. We provide a generous remote work stipend to ensure you have the necessary resources and a productive home office setup. A flexible work schedule is standard, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. Opportunities for professional growth are abundant, including support for attending virtual conferences, online courses, and certifications. Employees benefit from working with a forward-thinking company at the forefront of biotechnology innovation. This role is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere. Our client is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive remote culture.