Our client, a leading global pharmaceutical company, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Bioinformatics Scientist to join their international research organization, driving innovation across multiple therapeutic areas. In this role, you will design, evaluate, and optimize computational methods for large-scale next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis, contributing directly to discovery and development programs. You will build robust, production-grade bioinformatics workflows for high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and cloud environments, collaborating closely with biologists, data scientists, and domain experts across Oncology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience, and Pharmacokinetics.
Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.
Responsibilities
- Develop, benchmark, and optimize computational methods to analyze diverse NGS datasets
- Build and maintain scalable, automated bioinformatics pipelines for HPC and cloud-based execution
- Partner with interdisciplinary scientific teams to translate research needs into reproducible analytical workflows
- Evaluate and implement new algorithms, tools, and computational strategies to enhance data processing capabilities
- Produce clear technical documentation, reports, and scientific deliverables
Requirements
- PhD with 1+ year of experience in bioinformatics, or MSc with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Hands-on experience processing NGS datasets (WGS, WES, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, single-cell, etc)
- Practical experience with workflow/pipeline scripting languages (e.g., Nextflow)
- Strong understanding of computational methods for alignment, assembly, variant detection, enrichment, or related genomics applications
- Familiarity with common bioinformatics file formats (FASTA, FASTQ, BAM, VCF, etc)
- Proficiency in Python, R, or C++ within a Unix/Linux environment
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters and cloud computing platforms
- Ability to independently troubleshoot using documentation, GitHub, and online resources
- Proven scientific publication record
- Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
Nice to have
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Singularity)
- Experience applying or optimizing machine learning tools in a bioinformatics context
We offer/Benefits
We connect like-minded people- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including Google Cloud Platform, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.
Why Choose Us
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