Bioinformatics Scientist III
Our client is a global, research-driven pharmaceutical manufacturer focusing on treatment options for diseases and conditions for which there is no satisfactory treatment option to date. The company is looking for a Bioinformatics Scientist III to join the team. This is an amazing opportunity to work on cutting edge treatments and make a difference! Job Summary We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to support pharmaceutical research, therapeutic target identification, and biomarker discovery, with a focus on immunological diseases. The candidate will develop and implement NGS and multi-omics data analysis workflows, analyze complex genomic datasets, and translate computational findings into actionable biological insights to support drug discovery and research initiatives. Location: Role based in Conneticut (Remote role) Job type: 1-year contract Pay rate: $46.75 - $50/hr. DOE
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement bioinformatics workflows for NGS data processing, analysis, visualization, and interpretation.
- Analyze genomic datasets, including bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, and ATAC-seq.
- Perform statistical analysis, quality control, and multi-omics data integration to identify therapeutic targets and disease biomarkers.
- Mine internal and public genomic databases to characterize disease mechanisms and identify relevant biological pathways.
- Develop data visualization tools and automated reporting solutions using R Shiny, D3, and related technologies.
- Build, optimize, and maintain reproducible analytical pipelines using R, Python, UNIX/Linux, Bash, and Nextflow.
- Evaluate and benchmark computational tools and methods, applying innovative approaches when standard methods are insufficient.
- Interpret experimental results, recommend follow-up analyses, and communicate findings to cross-functional research teams.
- Stay current with scientific literature and emerging bioinformatics methodologies.
- Maintain accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance with SOPs and applicable regulations.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline with 1+ year of relevant experience; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience in at least two areas: NGS analysis, functional genomics, large-scale statistical analysis, or multi-omics data integration.
- Strong programming skills in R and/or Python, with experience using relevant bioinformatics and Bioconductor packages.
- Hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux, Bash scripting, and workflow management tools such as Nextflow.
- Knowledge of genomic databases, NGS data formats, and public bioinformatics resources.
- Experience with data visualization tools, preferably R Shiny and D3.
- Strong understanding of computational biology, genomics, and statistical methods for NGS analysis.
- Preferred QualificationsPharmaceutical or drug discovery research experience.
- Background in immunology or immunological diseases.
- Experience with single-cell sequencing and multi-omics data integration.
- Familiarity with cloud computing and automated analytical workflows.