We are looking for Bioinformatics Scientist - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Ridgefield, CT
Job Title: Bioinformatics Scientist - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: Ridgefield, CT
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $41.97hr - $46.97hr
Job Overview:
The candidate will serve as a Bioinformatics Scientist, applying strong scientific understanding and methods to support novel therapeutic target identification and disease biomarker discovery. Experience in pharmaceutical research and immunological disease is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Apply strong scientific understanding and experience in bioinformatics.
- Design, implement, and deploy NGS data analysis workflows for data processing, visualization, integration, and mining to support novel therapeutic target identification and disease biomarker discovery.
- Implement methods for omics data analysis and interpretation of genomic data sets (e.g., bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ATAC-Seq).
- Utilize contemporary data visualization methods like R Shiny and D3.
- Analyze diverse datasets (multi-omics) to identify relevant drug discovery targets and downstream effects relevant to immune disease.
- Mine internal, collaborative, and public databases to assist in the characterization of immune disease.
- Select and benchmark methods and tools, defining and performing appropriate QC measures.
- Apply and develop innovative analysis approaches when standard methods are not adequate.
- Interpret and present analysis results to coworkers and collaborators.
- Follow relevant scientific literature to ensure the use of optimal methods and understand emerging practices across the field.
- Interpret the outcome of experiments, propose appropriate follow-up, and suggest new avenues of investigation.
- Communicate work effectively orally and in writing, contributing to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports.
- Automate processing, results reporting, and delivery.
- Report and treat data with a high level of integrity and ethics.
- Comply with applicable regulations and maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.
Skills:
- Experience analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS), functional genomics, statistics for big data analysis, or multi-omics data integration.
- Good knowledge of existing bioinformatics databases and file formats.
- In-depth understanding of computational methods for NGS analysis and the usage of public data resources.
- Strong hands-on skills in relevant programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Shiny, UNIX/Linux, UNIX bash shell scripting, Nextflow), statistical software, cloud computing, visualization tools, and relevant R/Bioconductor packages.
- Demonstrated ability to produce well-designed and documented code.
- Familiarity with computational biology tools and experience working with computational biologists to solve problems.
- Ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot both individually and as part of a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in an open, transparent, timely, and consistent manner.
Education:
- Master s degree from an accredited institution with 1+ years of experience in a related scientific discipline (Computer Science, Genomics, Biostatistics, or Bioinformatics preferred) OR Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution with 7+ years of experience in a STEM discipline.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
