Senior Bioinformatician
We are looking for an experienced Bioinformatician, with a strong background in sequencing technologies (esp. scRNAseq, scATACseq), data processing pipelines, and basic analysis (e.g. differential expression, GWAS). This individual will be responsible for the harmonization of biological datasets and their conformance to data standards to ensure high-quality datasets for FAIR data use. PhD with postdoctoral or industry experience is optional.
Location:
Onshore US or offshore UK, Europe
Responsibilities:
- Develop sustainable processes and standards for harmonization (i.e. mapping to defined metadata and data standards)
- Integration of diverse data to produce high-quality,analysis-ready datasets, especially pertaining to validation and Quality Control
- Identify ways to incorporate AI/ML methods into our curation and QC processes to increase automation and to be able to process high-volumes of data at scale Design or/and develop well-documented scripts/programs executing these developed processes
- Evaluate scientific publications/datasets and extract the necessary and relevant information for curation and processing for various use cases
- Query public data resources and authoritative biological databases (e.g., NCBI, BioMart, etc.) for both data sources and annotation information
- Develop and maintain documentation pertaining to developed processes
- Gather requirements from key team members and stakeholders and document them clearly and precisely for implementation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Product Owners to ensure curated datasets are transformed and represented appropriately
What we expect:
- Excellent organization, strong attention to detail, good communication, and a penchant for thorough, clear notes and documentation
- Masters or PhD in Bioinformatics/Genetics/Genomics/Biology
- Strong understanding of biology/genetics and min. 3 years experience working in genetics/genomics/proteomics projects
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience working with ‘omics data, analysis methods, and their standard outputs
- Knowledge and expertise to evaluate scientific publications/datasets and to extract the necessary and relevant information for curation and processing for various use cases
- Strong data wrangling skills R/Python
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git)
- Strong analytical skills with process mapping and proactive problem-solving capabilities
- Exceptional documentation skills
- English level B2+
Nice to have:
- Experience working with Unix/Linux environment
- Experience with ontologies
- Professional/Interpersonal and excellent interpersonal communication, and a team player
- Ability and a desire to learn quickly
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects, especially with rapid turnaround times
- Able to work independently with big-picture guidance
We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Remote or office work
- Flexible working hours
- Healthcare benefits: medical insurance and paid sick leave
- Continuous education, mentoring, and professional development programs
- A team with an excellent tech expertise
- Certifications paid by the company
If you don't see an open position that suits your skills stack and/or professional background but you are interested in working with us — please send your CV to career@quantori.com. We will try to find something special and interesting for you!