Bioinformatics Scientist Job at Astrix, Cambridge, MA

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  • Astrix
  • Cambridge, MA

Job Description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Astrix Scientific workforce solutions expert connecting industry leaders with top talent We are looking for a data scientist with a deep understanding of human genetics and hands-on experience analyzing large-scale genomic datasets. The ideal candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives aimed at unraveling genetic mechanisms underlying complex traits and diseases. Details: Contract up to $100/hr Location: On Site/ Cambridge, MA Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Genetics , Genomics , Computational Biology , or a related field. 5+ years of experience in genetic/genomic data analysis in academic, biotech, or pharma settings. Proficiency in R , Python , and Bash for developing reproducible analysis pipelines. Experienced in genetic analysis tools and techniques including variant analysis, population genetics, and genomic annotation. Skilled in using high-performance computing (HPC) environments and AWS Cloud services (e.g., IAM, S3). Strong understanding of statistical methods and their application in genomic studies. Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable in a dynamic research environment. Responsibilities : Collect Genetic Data: Access and download data from public databases like dbSNP, gnomAD, GTEx, and ClinVar. Process and Analyze Genomic Data: Perform quality control, imputation, variant calling, and annotation using tools like GATK, bcftools, and ANNOVAR. QTL Mapping: Identify genetic variants linked to quantitative traits using software like PLINK and R/qtl. Population Genetics: Study genetic variation across populations, including allele frequencies and population structure. Integrate Multi-Omics Data: Combine genetic data with transcriptomic, epigenomic, and proteomic data to understand gene function. Document Work: Clearly record methods and results, and communicate findings to team members. This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Science Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Astrix by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Bioinformatician” roles. Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist – AI/ML for Multimodal Precision Medicine Part-Time Lecturer, Bioinformatics (Boston) Data Processing Systems Analyst (Network Operations) Senior Data Analyst - GIS, Mapping and Analytics (Hybrid) Boston, MA $82,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Boston, MA $82,000.00-$157,000.00 2 weeks ago Boston, MA $80,000.00-$132,500.00 2 months ago Business Analyst - Investment Data Mgmt. Account Executive (Business Development) Principal Scientist, Computational Biology - Islet Biology Cambridge, MA $175,000.00-$205,000.00 3 months ago Computational Biologist (Scientist/ Senior Scientist) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astrix

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