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Bioinformatics Scientist III

CYNET SYSTEMS
  • Ridgefield, CT
  • $44–$49 Per Hour
  • Temporary
  • Contractor
  • Part-time
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Job Description

Pay Range: $44.55hr - $49.55hr

Job Overview:

As an active member of the Computational Safety group within Computational Innovation at the organization, the successful candidate will contribute to evaluating drug safety liabilities through omics data analysis. The candidate will utilize both internal and external data to support preclinical species selection, liability assessment of novel targets, and toxicogenomic data interpretation.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Support liability assessment for new targets.
  • Identify publicly available datasets relevant to safety-related questions.
  • Analyze internal and external omics datasets rigorously to generate robust and meaningful safety and biological insights.
  • Learn, develop, and utilize novel analyses for in silico investigation of drug safety liabilities in model species.
  • Stay informed of advancements in the field through consistent literature review.
  • Present findings to cross-functional teams, clearly communicating impact and meaning to an audience with a wide array of expertise.

Skills:

  • Programming experience in R and Python.
  • Experience utilizing an HPC with SLURM job scheduling.
  • High level of proficiency in the analysis of bulk RNA-seq and scRNA-seq data.
  • Experience analyzing genomic data from non-human species is a significant plus.
  • Experience in toxicology is a significant plus.
  • Experience communicating results to a multidisciplinary audience.

Education:

PhD from an accredited institution with experience in computational biology or a related scientific discipline (e.g., bioinformatics, molecular biology, toxicology, biological sciences, etc.).


Benefits:

Our Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.


About Cynet Systems


Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.

Numbers & Facts

LocationRidgefield, CT
Job TypeTemporary, Contractor, Part-time
Salary$44–$49 Per Hour
HeadquartersRidgefield, CT, US

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