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Bioinformatics Scientist - III (Senior) - Healthcare & Research

Innova Solutions Inc.

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
7 days ago

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 validation of 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 RNA-seq, 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!

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.

Thank you!
Ramesh Tummala
PHONE: (+1) 678-648-7395
EMAIL: ramesh.tummala@innovasolutions.com

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.

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