Bioinformatician

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Bioinformatician to join our team on a full-time remote basis. The ideal candidate will play a key role in analyzing large-scale biological and genomic datasets, developing and maintaining bioinformatics pipelines, and supporting both research and clinical projects. This position requires a strong background in computational biology, data analysis, and an excellent understanding of molecular and genomic data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) data, including DNA, RNA, and whole-exome or whole-genome datasets.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain automated bioinformatics workflows and pipelines.
• Perform variant annotation, filtering, and interpretation according to clinical or research standards.
• Collaborate with scientists, clinicians, and software engineers to design and implement data analysis solutions.
• Ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and quality control in all analyses.
• Prepare detailed reports, data visualizations, and documentation for internal and external use.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in NGS data analysis (WES/WGS, RNA-Seq, or targeted panels).
• Proficiency in bioinformatics tools (e.g., GATK, BWA, SAMtools, VEP, STAR).
• Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, R, Bash).
• Familiarity with genomic databases (ClinVar, gnomAD, Ensembl, COSMIC, dbSNP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Knowledge of ACMG/AMP variant classification guidelines.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Nextflow, or Snakemake).