We are a national staffing firm currently seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist for a prominent client of ours. Details of the position are as follows: Job Description:
Pay: $95-106/hr
Duration: 23 months
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Location: Cambridge, MA – Onsite
Department: Data and Genome Sciences – Precision Genetics
Experience Level: 5+ years of genetic data analysis experience
Education: Ph.D. required
This role will support target identification, patient stratification, and biomarker discovery through human genetic data analysis, machine learning, and multi-omics integration. Responsibilities:
Analyze and integrate large-scale human genetic, genomic, and multi-omics datasets.
Perform genetic data QC, variant analysis, annotation, GWAS/PheWAS, QTL analysis, and population genetics.
Develop and validate machine learning models for variant prediction, patient stratification, and biomarker discovery.
Integrate genetic data with transcriptomic, proteomic, epigenomic, single-cell, and spatial datasets.
Work with large external datasets and resources such as UK Biobank, gnomAD, GTEx, ClinVar, and GWAS Catalog.
Develop reproducible, version-controlled workflows and document analysis methods and results.
Utilize HPC systems and AWS Cloud Computing to support large-scale analyses.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Statistical Genetics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in human genetic/genomic data analysis.
Strong knowledge of statistical genetics, including variant analysis, GWAS, QTL mapping, population genetics, and genomic annotations.
Demonstrated experience applying machine learning to high-dimensional biological data.
Hands-on experience with multi-omics data integration.
Proficiency in R, Python, and Bash.
Experience with HPC systems and AWS Cloud Computing, including IAM and S3.
Experience with tools such as PLINK, GATK, bcftools, VEP/ANNOVAR, REGENIE, SAIGE, and/or related genomic analysis tools.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
Experience with large-scale biobank data such as UK Biobank, All of Us, or FinnGen.
Experience with deep learning for genomics.
Experience with single-cell or spatial transcriptomics.
Pharmaceutical/biotechnology experience supporting drug target identification or biomarker discovery.
Familiarity with Nextflow, Snakemake, Docker, or Singularity.
Please note: This is an **onsite position in Cambridge, MA. Remote candidates will not be considered. Candidates must have a Ph.D.; BS/MS candidates will not meet the requirements.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Cambridge, MA
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$95–$106 Per Hour
Company Size
500 to 999 employees
Website
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/
About Company
The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.
Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bash Scriptingunmatched
Bioinformaticsunmatched
Biologyunmatched
Biomarkersunmatched
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Cloud Computingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Setsunmatched
Deep Learningunmatched
Dockerunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Geneticsunmatched
Genomicsunmatched
Machine Learningunmatched
Model Validationunmatched
Predictive Modelingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
R Programming Languageunmatched
Workflow Analysisunmatched
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