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Bioinformatics Scientist - III (Senior) - Healthcare & Research - Analysts
Comforcehealth, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Bioinformatics Scientist - III (Senior) - Healthcare & Research
Job ID: 991365 San Diego, California Job Type: Contract Added - a day ago Job Description
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Bioinformatics Scientist - III (Onsite/hybrid)
Position type: Full-time Contract, potential contract to hire Duration: 24 months Location: San Diego, CA 92121 USA Position: Bioinformatics Scientist - III (Onsite/hybrid) Responsibilities: We are looking for a contractor with extensive experience in computational biology to join our immunology analytics team in Translational Genome Analytics, San Diego. Use computational methods to identify molecular subtypes with unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases. Conduct in-depth analyses to uncover the key biological functions and disease mechanisms driving disease subtypes. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to pinpoint potential therapeutic targets. Contribute to accurately represent key disease states in model systems and other validation scenarios. Work closely with discovery immunology teams in the iterative process of validating therapeutic candidates and/or mechanistic hypotheses. Summarize findings and report conclusions to Merck stakeholders. Qualifications: Minimum qualification: Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related fields. Advanced degree - PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related fields. Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries is a plus. Advanced skills in a high-level programming language such as R or Python for data analysis and visualization. Expertise in downstream analysis for common NGS data types, such as WGS/WES/panel-seq, bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNAseq, and spatial transcriptomics (experience in building NGS pipelines is not required but is a plus). Basic understanding of disease biology and molecular/cellular mechanisms in immunology. Expertise in network and systems biology is required. Expertise in contemporary machine-learning/AI methods is a plus. Personality: Problem-solving and collaboration skills, with rigorous and creative thinking. Excellent communication, data interpretation, presentation, and visualization skills. Fluent in written and verbal English. Adaptable and flexible. Are you a computational biologist with a passion for unraveling the complexities of the immune system? If you have a strong foundation in bioinformatics, 'omics analysis, network biology, and systems biology, along with a deep understanding of molecular and cellular immunology, we'd love to hear from you. Your work will be instrumental in driving precision medicine and drug development by dissecting the molecular mechanisms underlying immune-mediated diseases. We welcome applications from individuals with a track record of innovative translational research in immunology, regardless of their current setting (clinical, academic, or industrial). Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $95.00/hr. to $100.00/hr. *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588.
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Job ID: 991365 San Diego, California Job Type: Contract Added - a day ago Job Description
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Bioinformatics Scientist - III (Onsite/hybrid)
Position type: Full-time Contract, potential contract to hire Duration: 24 months Location: San Diego, CA 92121 USA Position: Bioinformatics Scientist - III (Onsite/hybrid) Responsibilities: We are looking for a contractor with extensive experience in computational biology to join our immunology analytics team in Translational Genome Analytics, San Diego. Use computational methods to identify molecular subtypes with unmet needs in immune-mediated diseases. Conduct in-depth analyses to uncover the key biological functions and disease mechanisms driving disease subtypes. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to pinpoint potential therapeutic targets. Contribute to accurately represent key disease states in model systems and other validation scenarios. Work closely with discovery immunology teams in the iterative process of validating therapeutic candidates and/or mechanistic hypotheses. Summarize findings and report conclusions to Merck stakeholders. Qualifications: Minimum qualification: Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related fields. Advanced degree - PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related fields. Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries is a plus. Advanced skills in a high-level programming language such as R or Python for data analysis and visualization. Expertise in downstream analysis for common NGS data types, such as WGS/WES/panel-seq, bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNAseq, and spatial transcriptomics (experience in building NGS pipelines is not required but is a plus). Basic understanding of disease biology and molecular/cellular mechanisms in immunology. Expertise in network and systems biology is required. Expertise in contemporary machine-learning/AI methods is a plus. Personality: Problem-solving and collaboration skills, with rigorous and creative thinking. Excellent communication, data interpretation, presentation, and visualization skills. Fluent in written and verbal English. Adaptable and flexible. Are you a computational biologist with a passion for unraveling the complexities of the immune system? If you have a strong foundation in bioinformatics, 'omics analysis, network biology, and systems biology, along with a deep understanding of molecular and cellular immunology, we'd love to hear from you. Your work will be instrumental in driving precision medicine and drug development by dissecting the molecular mechanisms underlying immune-mediated diseases. We welcome applications from individuals with a track record of innovative translational research in immunology, regardless of their current setting (clinical, academic, or industrial). Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $95.00/hr. to $100.00/hr. *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588.
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