Oncology Bioinformatics Data Scientist - Remote / Telecommute
Pay Range: $44.55hr - $49.55hr Job Overview: As an active team member of the Computational Innovation department, the successful candidate will contribute to oncology drug Client research through in silico data-driven approaches. The candidate will leverage multi-modal omics data analysis and collaborate with biologists to solve scientific challenges and advance drug Client programs. Duties and responsibilities:
- Support oncology drug development efforts.
- Identify, learn, and apply emerging technologies in data science and its applications to novel cancer therapeutics Client and development.
- Apply and develop innovative analysis approaches when standard methods are not adequate.
- Identify and process publicly available and internally generated datasets using statistical and bioinformatics techniques to create meaningful biological insights.
- Follow relevant scientific literature to ensure the use of optimal methods and understand emerging practices across the field.
- Interpret, report, and present analysis results, with a high level of integrity and ethics, to biologists and collaborators.
- Ensure FAIR data analysis with clear documentation and reproducibility.
Skills:
- Programming experience with Python and R for bioinformatic data analysis in Unix-like systems.
- Proficiency in working with bulk and single-cell NGS data.
- Experience with oncology or immunology knowledge, spatial transcriptomics, methylation, or liquid biopsy data analysis, and public oncology database datasets (such as TCGA, GTEx, Human Cell Atlas, CZ CELLxGENE Discover, and Human Tumor Atlas Network) is preferred.
- Proficiency in working with high-performance computing clusters (HPC).
- Proficiency in biological pathway analysis.
Education: PhD degree from an accredited institution with experience in computational sciences or a related scientific discipline (e.g., Computer Sciences, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Biological Sciences). 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.