Scientist III

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Scientist III for a contract position with a Pharmaceutical Company located in Ridgefield, CT. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This is a Remote position.
This role focuses on bioinformatics in support of therapeutic target identification and disease biomarker discovery. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing and deploying NGS data analysis workflows, analyzing multi-omics data sets, and using programming languages such as R and Python in a pharmaceutical research environment, with a preference for experience in Immunological disease.
Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and/or deploy NGS data analysis workflows for data processing, visualization, integration and mining to support therapeutic target identification and disease biomarker discovery
• Implement methods for omics data analysis, and interpretation of genomic data sets (e.g., bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ATAC-Seq)
• Utilize contemporary data visualization methods like R Shiny and D3
• Analyze diverse datasets (multi-omics) to find relevant drug discovery targets and downstream effects relevant to immune disease
• Mine internal, collaborative, and public databases to assist in the characterization of immune disease
• Select and benchmark methods and tools, define and perform appropriate QC measures
• Apply and develop innovative analysis approaches when standard methods are not adequate
• Interpret and present analysis results to coworkers and collaborators
• Follow relevant scientific literature to ensure use of optimal methods and understand emerging practices across the field
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret the outcome of experiments and propose appropriate follow-up
• Automate processing and results reporting and delivery

Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution with one-plus (1+) years of experience in a related scientific discipline (Computer Science, Genomics, Biostatistics or Bioinformatics preferred) OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with seven-plus (7+) years of experience in a STEM discipline
• Experience with analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS), functional genomics, statistics for big data analysis, or multi-omics data integration
• Good knowledge of existing bioinformatics databases and file formats
• In-depth understanding of computational methods for NGS analysis and the usage of public data resources
• Strong hands-on skills in relevant programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Shiny, UNIX/Linux, UNIX bash shell scripting, Nextflow), statistical software, cloud computing, and visualization tools
• Demonstrated ability to produce well-designed and documented code
• Familiarity with computational biology tools and experience working with computational biologists
• Ability to troubleshoot both individually and as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Pay range: up to $50 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.