Data Scientist
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Title: Data Scientist
Location: Remote (Cambridge, MA based biopharmaceutical company)
Hours | shift | On Call | Timezone: EST
Duration: 12 months
Interview Process: 2 rounds
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Contract Data Scientist to support the analysis and interpretation of complex genomics datasets. This role will start part time (20 hours a week) for training and shift to full-time hours (40 hours a week).
Role Responsibilities:
- Analyze and interpret NGS datasets, including amplicon sequencing, bulk RNA-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq.
- Design, evaluate, and integrate high-throughput sequencing experiments and associated analyses.
- Partner with biology teams to interpret results, troubleshoot challenges, and optimize experimental design.
- Develop and maintain bioinformatics workflows and analytical pipelines.
- Apply statistical and computational methods to generate actionable biological insights.
- Ensure analyses are reproducible and scalable using modern software development best practices.
Desired Education & Skills:
- MS or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of experience analyzing NGS datasets.
- Strong understanding of sequencing technologies, experimental design, and relevant statistical methodologies.
- Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages for biological data analysis.
- Experience with cloud computing, version control (Git), containerization, and other modern computing practices.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional scientific teams.
- Preferred: Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Nextflow, Snakemake, or similar platforms.
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