Computational Biologist - REMOTE

Company Name: Lifelancer

Key Responsibilities

• Run biotech RD pipelines as a data scientist or data engineer
• Build ETL / ELT pipelines
• Work with open-source Apache products such as Airflow, Nifi
• Establish computational frameworks for integrating, accessing, and analyzing genomic and transcriptomic datasets
• Develop analysis workflows for high-throughput DNA, and RNA sequencing data
• Integrate new pipelines with other components of Scispots tech stack
• Assist in the analysis and interpretation of gene expression data
• Work with scientists to leverage Bioinformatics datasets and assist in efforts of target assessment
• Collaborate with wet-lab scientists, data scientists, and bioinformaticians to design experiments, analyze data, and interpret the results
• Recommend cleansing and transformation rules required to make the datasets ready for AI/ML
• Experience in data governance modeling
• Experience working with HTS Omics sequencing data (Eg: RNAseq, scRNAseq, ISLAND, WES)

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Currently pursuing PhD or MSc in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in R, Python, and building complex code in a collaborative environment
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
• Experience working with high-throughput sequencing data (RNAseq, scRNAseq, WES)
• Proficiency in biological database management and the use of bioinformatics tools and software
• Extensive knowledge in applying machine learning and statistical modeling to biological datasets
• Proficiency in processing and analyzing high dimensional biological data
• Familiarity with public biological data sources and repositories
• Experience with biological data standards, ontologies, and metadata
• Familiarity with cloud-based data storage and analysis solutions is preferred
• Strong analytical skills related to working with large diverse datasets
• A demonstrated ability to find creative and functional solutions to complicated problems
• Excellent documentation skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to express complex ideas in understandable ways
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to handle ambiguity in data analysis
• Proven track record of publishing relevant work in high-impact journals is preferred

If you are passionate about contributing to groundbreaking work in the life sciences and enjoy working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply on the Lifelancer website at the below link for screening steps and a quicker response: