Bioinformatics Scientist III
Location
Ridgefield, CT | United States
Job description
Scientist III - Bioinformatics
Boehringer Ingelheim ID # 31508163
Ridgefield, CT- REMOTE
12 month W2 contract (with potential to extend or transition to perm)
Pay rate: $40-45/hour - Depending on Education and Experience
Key Skills: - Strong scientific understanding and experience in bioinformatics
- Experience in pharmaceutical research a plus
- Design, implement and/or deploy NGS data analysis workflows for data processing, visualization, integration and mining to support novel therapeutic target identification and disease biomarker discovery
Responsibilities:
Data Analysis: - Implement methods for omics data analysis, and interpretation of genomic data sets (e.g., bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ATAC-Seq, spatial transcriptomics)
Data Visualization: - Fluency in contemporary data visualization methods like R Shiny , D3
Data Integration: - Analyzing diverse datasets (multi-omics) to find relevant drug discovery targets and downstream effects relevant to immune disease
Data Mining: - Internal, collaborative, and public databases to assist in the characterization of immune disease
- Select and benchmark methods and tools, define and perform 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 use of optimal methods and understand emerging practices across the field
- Demonstrates the ability to interpret the outcome of experiments, propose appropriate follow-up, and may propose new avenues of investigation
- Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports Automate processing and results reporting and delivery
- Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics
- Complies with applicable regulations; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies
- Uses 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
Skills or Requirements: - Analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS), functional genomics, statistics for big data analysis, or multi-omics data integration
- 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
- 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 required
- Demonstrated ability to produce well-designed and documented code
- Familiarity with computational biology tools and experience working with computational biologists to solve problems
- Must enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment
- Ability to troubleshoot both individually and as part of a team
- Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to communicate in an open, transparent, timely and consistent manner
Education/Experience: - Master's degree from an accredited institution with one-plus (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 seven-plus (7+) years of experience in a STEM discipline.
What's In It For You?
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. - Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401K Retirement Saving Plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
- Employee Discount Programs
- Referral Bonus Programs
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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