Position: Computational Biologist/Bioinformatician
Location: Baltimore, Maryland (Remote)
We are actively seeking a Computational
Biologist/Bioinformatician to augment our R&D team. Our focus is on
innovating advanced molecular diagnostics kits, devices, and methodologies for
the analysis of biological data, reporting directly to the VP of Technology
Development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pioneering
the development of innovative software tools, algorithms, and analysis
pipelines to expedite the transition from concept to practical testing.
- Leading
the in-silico design and characterization of new molecular assays for
infectious diseases, leveraging qPCR and related technologies.
- Supervising
the conversion of extensive biological customer data into actionable
insights through data mining, advanced visualizations, and machine
learning.
- Assisting
the R&D team in creating scripts for efficient calculations and
project management.
- Directing
the company’s overarching initiatives in the digitization of biology.
Requirements
- Hold a
Master's or Ph.D. degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work
experience.
- Possess
extensive knowledge in computational biology or bioinformatics,
mathematics, and computer programming.
- Capability
to work independently on complex and challenging projects.
- Proficiency
in and a passion for data visualization and effective communication of
data science findings.
- Demonstrable
experience with data science toolkits, machine learning, statistical
modeling, and tool development.
- Solid
understanding of developing ML and statistical models for real-world
applications.
- Strong
programming skills in Python and/or R; familiarity with Rust is a plus.
- Experience
with Linux High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster is advantageous.