Jobs · Information Technology · New Jersey

Scientist/Sr. Scientist, Bioinformatics Data

BioSpace · Somerset, NJ · 3 wk ago
HybridInformation Technology$127k–$167k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze diverse and large-scale genomic datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, WES/WGS, epigenetic, or multi-omics data) to identify biomarkers, therapeutic targets, or disease mechanisms.
  • Apply advanced statistical, machine learning, and data-mining techniques to extract meaningful patterns from noisy biological data.
  • Perform quality control, normalization, and batch-correction across heterogeneous datasets.
  • Design, optimize, and maintain robust, scalable bioinformatics pipelines.
  • Implement version-controlled code architectures to ensure reproducibility and scalability of data analyses.
  • Procure and integrate existing biological databases with internal datasets.
  • Translate complex computational and statistical findings into clear biological narratives for experimental biologists, clinicians, and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with IT and other functional groups.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Genomics, Biology, or a highly quantitative field.
  • Proven experience handling genomic data (Next-Generation Sequencing/NGS data analysis is required).
  • Ability to turn raw biological data into structured insights.
  • Strong experience with AI application in data science.
  • Advanced proficiency in R (e.g., Bioconductor, Tidyverse) and/or Python (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
  • Experience with standard bioinformatics tools (e.g., alignment tools, variant callers, single-cell toolkits like Seurat/Scanpy).
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Singularity) is a strong plus.
  • A self-starting attitude with an intrinsic desire to stay ahead of the curve in emerging computational methods and biological technologies.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and pivot quickly based on data-driven feedback.
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills with a knack for debugging complex code and parsing unstructured data formats.
  • Creative, innovative and excellent communication and presentation skills.

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