Bioinformatics Analyst II

Bioinformatics Analyst II

$45/hr medical benefits available at cost

1 year initial contract

Cambridge, MA - Must be able to work onsite 2 days a week.

Hybrid- 2 days onsite 3 days remote

Orion Group and a market leading pharmaceutical company are teaming up for an exciting contract opportunity for a Bioinformatics Analyst in Cambridge, MA!!! Our client is seeking Computational Scientists skilled in single cell and multi-omics data.

Don't pass on this amazing opportunity. Apply today and take the first step towards your next career opportunity!!!!

Job Description:

Immunology team is expanding its early discovery team, focusing on identifying new targets for autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. We are looking for a motivated and talented individual to join us as a Computational Scientist.

In this role, you will contribute to computational analyses that predict drug responses using high-throughput molecular profiling data and support the discovery of new therapeutic targets using high-throughput molecular profiling data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build a Single-Cell Atlas: Utilize publicly available single-cell datasets to build comprehensive single-cell atlases, enhancing our understanding of cellular heterogeneity in immune system and disease contexts.
• Analyze Single-Cell Data: Assist in the analysis of single-cell RNA-seq, TCR-seq, and BCR-seq data to identify disease-associated regulatory networks and biomarkers.
• Support Multi-Omics Integration: Help integrate various omics data (e.g., gene expression, proteomics) to gain insights into disease mechanisms and identify potential drug targets.
• Develop Machine Learning Models: Contribute to the development and implementation of machine learning models for data analysis and target identification.
• Communicate Findings: Support the team in interpreting results and presenting scientific data to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to leverage computational methods in therapeutic development.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in bioinformatics, computer science, computational biology, or a related field.

• Ideally Masters degree holders 3 years experience for Bioinformatics II

• Some experience in a relevant academic or industry setting is preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python, with a solid understanding of data analysis and visualization techniques.
• Familiarity with omics data types (e.g., RNA-seq) and basic machine learning concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to immunology or experience with biological data analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud computing and data management environments.
• Collaborative work style and effective communication skills.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.