Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join our department at Psomagen.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting our NGS data operations, communicating with clients, and performing advanced bioinformatics analyses.
Responsibilities
- 1. NGS Data Operation and LIMS Operation:
- Manage and maintain NGS data pipelines and workflows
- Ensure data quality and integrity through LIMS operation
- Collaborate with internal teams to optimize data processing and analysis
- 2. Troubleshooting for Clients:
- Investigate and resolve data-related issues and discrepancies
- Provide timely and effective solutions to client concerns
- Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
- 3. Client Communication:
- Build strong relationships with clients through effective communication and collaboration
- Understand client research goals and objectives to deliver tailored solutions
- Provide regular updates and reports to clients on project progress and results
- 4. Single-Cell RNA Seq QC/Advanced Analysis and Olink QC and Analysis:
- Perform quality control and advanced analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing data
- Conduct QC and analysis of Olink proteomics data
- Develop and implement new analysis pipelines and methods to improve data interpretation
Minimum Qualifications and preferences
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or similar field with at least 2 years of experience
- Familiarity with NGS technology and workflows in Linux environment
- Experience using bioinformatics tools and familiarity with genomic/proteomic database
- Good communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills in English
- Experience with scripting languages, including Python, R, Bash
- Ability to work as part of a team with external collaborators and independently with minimal supervision
Nice to Have:
- Experience with workflow languages such as NextFlow, CWL, Snakemake
- Familiarity with LIMS systems and data management best practices
- Leadership and Responsibility:
- Detail-oriented and team-oriented leadership and responsibility
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Monthly insurance premium is covered 100% by the employer)
- 401K with immediate participation and company match after 1 year
- 24 days of paid time-off with roll over or cashing option
- Long-term employment cashable vacation
- 2-hour off for an annual check-up
- Team Lunch allowance and drinkware reimbursement
- Visa sponsorship is offered when needed
- Money Gifts for congratulatory/condolences
Company Overview
Psomagen, Inc., founded in 2004 in Rockville, MD, is at the forefront of genetic and genomic testing. The company offers cutting-edge genomic services through next-generation and Sanger sequencing with data analysis services for applications in basic research and clinic diagnostics. The service laboratory has been certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety in the market.
Listed on the KOSDAQ in July 2020, the company is rapidly expanding its business from B2B to B2C and from Research to Clinical markets. The company has broadened the capabilities in the healthcare space such as at-home kits for analysis of genetic traits and microbiome profiles. With CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories, the company is looking to further expand service offerings in the clinical laboratory diagnostics market such as a laboratory-developed test (LDT) for COVID-19.