Senior Microbiome Scientist | Lead Cutting-Edge Research

Cmbio; Germantown (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualified retirement programs

Health, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

A digital biology company in Germantown, MD is seeking a Principal Microbiome Scientist to lead client microbiome studies, utilizing deep microbiome expertise and strong data analytics. This role encompasses responsibilities for scientific delivery, mentoring, and client communication. A PhD in a relevant field and 4 years of experience are required. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of postdoctoral and/or industry experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience analyzing microbiome datasets.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific delivery of microbiome studies.
• Translate scientific questions into analytical study designs.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to scientific capabilities.

Skills

Microbiome dataset analysis

Data analytics

Client communication

Scientific writing

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in bioinformatics, microbiome science, or a related field

Tools

R (tidyverse)

Linux-based environments

Job description

A digital biology company in Germantown, MD is seeking a Principal Microbiome Scientist to lead client microbiome studies, utilizing deep microbiome expertise and strong data analytics. This role encompasses responsibilities for scientific delivery, mentoring, and client communication. A PhD in a relevant field and 4 years of experience are required. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.