Mindlance hiring Bioinformatics Analyst in United States

Title- Bioinformatics Analyst

Duration-3months with extension

Location-Remote

 

Description:

We have an exciting contract opportunity for a Bioinformatics analyst/programmer to support the Emerging Technology Group in GRC. Primary responsibility include providing analysis support for running standard pooled CRISPR screening data and differential expression analysis of bulk RNAseq data, and performing standard validation/QC analysis for data generated by the Genome Technology group. If candidate harbors strong skills/interest in programming/software development, there is also a need to refactor code for the CRISPR screening pipeline, and possible development of visualization (Rshiny App) for various type of analysis. Ideal candidate must have strong linux shell coding experience, comfortable in using R to do data analysis, and proficient in Python. If a candidate is comfortable with job submission using high performance computer servers, that would be a plus.

 

What hours and days will this person be working? Typically between 9AM-5PM Central Time.

 

4. What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?

a. Required Skill 1: Proficient in using R to do basic data analysis (processing, plotting…)

b. Required Skill 2: differential expression statistical testing, this is applicable to both bulk RNAseq and CRISPR screening data

c. Required Skill 3: Be able to write Python scripts for data processing

d. Required Skill 4: Comfortable working in linux/Unix environment, including job submission using High Performance Computer servers

e. Required Skill 5: comfortable working with NGS data (mostly Illumina short read technology)

 

5. What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required? B.S. in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics with 5+ years applicable experience or M.S. in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics with 2+ years applicable experience

6. What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification? 1. Ability to develop R packages from existing R code 2. Ability to read Perl code 3. Experience in working with CRISPR data, 4. Experience developing R shiny App for data visualization

7. What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e. group setting vs individual role)? Group setting.

8. Is any testing required for this role? No

9. Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it an on-site role? If remote opportunity exists, what are the options (i.e. 1 day remote, 4 days on-site)? YES, open for discussion.

10. Other notable details about the environment from the hiring manager about this role

11. What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role. Be very comfortable working with NGS data (mainly short read technology) , experience working with Fastqs, SAM/BAM files, have interest in coding

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