Computational Biologist Genomics

Responsibilities

• Analyze genomic and biological datasets generated from Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing platforms.
• Execute, test, troubleshoot, and maintain bioinformatics analysis pipelines in Linux and high-performance computing environments.
• Perform sequence quality assessment, demultiplexing, de novo genome assembly, and reference-based genome alignment.
• Develop and maintain Bash scripts and computational workflows that improve the efficiency and reproducibility of genomic analyses.
• Support analysis of high-throughput sequencing data and communicate results to laboratory scientists and principal investigators.
• Collaborate with wet laboratory personnel to interpret sequencing results and troubleshoot analytical issues.
• Evaluate existing computational workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, reproducibility, and scientific accuracy.
• Prepare technical reports, standard operating procedures, scientific documentation, and monthly progress reports.
• Present research findings during laboratory meetings, technical discussions, and scientific conferences, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum one year of experience supporting bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or biological data analysis.
• Working knowledge of genomics and next-generation sequencing technologies.
• Familiarity with both Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing platforms, including an understanding of the differences between the technologies.
• Experience working within Linux or Unix operating systems.
• Experience using Bash scripting.
• Experience using high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Experience performing sequence demultiplexing, de novo genome assembly, and reference genome alignment.
• Experience using R or Python for biological data analysis.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot computational workflows and analytical problems.
• Strong scientific writing, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary scientific team.

Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.