Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Randstad Digital Americas is recruiting for a Data Scientist supporting an R&D Molecular Typing team. The role streamlines sequencing analysis and report-generation workflows, manages laboratory and genomic datasets, and collaborates with research and cross-functional teams to improve computational processes for molecular diagnostics.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimize existing analysis workflow pipelines
- Collect, clean, aggregate, and manage datasets from various laboratory and genomic sources
- Collaborate with internal bioinformatics and data science teams to identify computational bottlenecks in existing workflows and assist in process efficiency where needed
- Perform light scripting and programming work to support pipeline integration and data processing
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field
- 2+ years of meaningful work experience in data science, bioinformatics, or genomic data analysis
- Proficiency in programming and scripting with Python, R, C/C++, SQL, Shell/Bash, or other languages
- Hands-on experience working in a Linux environment building, running, and maintaining Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) bioinformatics analysis pipelines
- Knowledge of common bioinformatics tools, sequence alignment algorithms, and public genomic databases
- Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization of large, complex biological datasets
- Understanding of basic biological concepts and molecular biology fundamentals
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact regularly with organizational system hardware, software, infrastructure, and IT personnel
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings (all benefits are based on eligibility).
- Short-term disability (based on eligibility).
- A 401K plan (based on eligibility).
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