Bioinformatics Data Scientist job with Land O’Lakes

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Bioinformatics Data Scientist

Bioinformatics Data Scientist

As a Bioinformatics Data Scientist, you will work closely with a multi-functional team made up of animal science experts and researchers who collaborate and develop innovative products by using cutting-edge bioinformatics, machine learning, and microbiome engineering technology.

Location: This role is remote (virtual) and can work anywhere in the United States.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own and drive bioinformatics roadmap, vision, and strategy for the Purina
  • Extensive analysis of microbiome data
  • Contribute to the development of the existing bioinformatics pipeline for managing, and statistical analysis of microbiome data
  • Design, develop and implement data pipelines, AI/ML algorithms to provide end-to-end bioinformatics solutions for researchers
  • Develop innovative and advanced statistical models to interpret diverse microbiome studies
  • Collaborate with scientists doing microbiome research in diverse areas of animal science
  • Stay abreast with advances in the bioinformatics field related to microbiome and other -omics analysis

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related scientific field
  • Fluent in Python, R, and Perl or similar languages
  • Extensive understanding of NGS data analysis including RNA-seq and GWAS
  • Experience analyzing microbiome and -omics data
  • Good understanding of bioinformatics packages/platforms such as Qiime2, Pycrust and Mothur
  • Experience with genomic pipeline development
  • Strong statistical background
  • Familiar with cloud computing
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Salary $99,520-$149,280

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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