Computational Biologist (Scientist III) (contract)

About the role

Sanofi's contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Computational Biologist for a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust computational workflows for the integration and analysis of public and internal multi-omics neurology datasets, including single-cell and/or spatial modalities.
• Design and apply statistical and computational models for analyzing transcriptomics and related omics data.
• Use biological insight and data intuition to design meaningful, challenging evaluation tasks for ML models.
• Collaborate closely with ML researchers to inform and iterate on model architectures and assumptions.
• Partner with experimental scientists to help formulate, test, and validate computational hypotheses.
• Communicate findings clearly through internal presentations and contribute to scientific publications.
• Lead authorship of impactful scientific publications.

Requirements

• PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, physics, mathematics, neuroscience or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong experience analyzing high-dimensional biological data, including transcriptomics and other omics datasets.
• Proficiency in R/Python, with experience working in high-performance or cloud computing environments.
• Excellence in working in collaborative teams with diverse expertise, relating computational analyses with clarity and precision.
• Possesses a broad array of technical skills and deep foundational knowledge of neuroscience, bioinformatics, pharmacology, life science, and statistics.
• A track record of impactful scientific achievement as demonstrated by co-first/lead as well as contributing author publications.
• Excellent communication skills and evidence of success in complex, multidisciplinary environments are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of statistical and computational methods for analyzing multi-omics data.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong publication record in relevant fields.

Skills

• Expertise in R/Python programming languages.
• Experience with high-performance computing or cloud environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule (Monday - Friday; 9 AM - 5 PM).
• Competitive pay rate up to $91 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.
• Health and well-being benefits, including top-tier healthcare and 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Pay

$91 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 9 AM - 5 PM