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Randstad US bioinformatics analyst iii in north chicago, Illinois
bioinformatics analyst iii.
north chicago , illinois (remote)
posted 3 days ago
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$55 - $60.37 per hour
contract
postgraduate degree
category life, physical, and social science occupations
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location: North Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $55.00 - 60.37 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Doctorate
responsibilities:
We are seeking a Bioinformatician to join our cross-functional team and provide advanced bioinformatics support for studies of age-related diseases. The successful candidate will use a variety of 'omics data to test and refine biological hypotheses in coordination with wet-lab and computational colleagues. Key responsibilities include:
Upstream processing of 'omics data (QC, normalization, exploratory data analysis).
Downstream processing of bulk, single-cell, and/or spatial transcriptomic data (e.g., cell type annotation, differential gene expression analysis, gene set enrichment analysis, results visualization).
Additional responsibilities may include analysis of proteomics or other data modalities depending upon project needs. Applicants should be familiar with high-performance computing systems, shell scripting in a Linux environment, and have strong facility with R and/or Python, including relevant bioinformatics packages (e.g., Seurat, edgeR/limma). Those with experience integrating multi-modal data (e.g., scRNAseq + scATACseq, spatial RNAseq + spatial proteomics) are especially encouraged to . A background in human disease biology is helpful but not required.
qualifications:
PhD in Bioinformatics, Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or related field or MS with at least 6 years of experience.
Single-cell and/or spatial transcriptome QC and analysis (e.g., with Seurat or Scanpy)
Bulk RNAseq data processing and analysis
Facility with R and/or Python for data exploration and statistical analysis
Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) and job submission systems
skills: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biology, R Language
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.