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Actalent Bioinformatics Analyst III in North Chicago, Illinois

Job Title: Bioinformatics Analyst III

Job Description

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to join our cross-functional team and provide advanced bioinformatics support to aid genetic-data-driven target discovery for male-pattern baldness. The successful candidate will use integrated approaches involving a variety of omics data to test and refine biological hypotheses in coordination with wet-lab and computational colleagues. This position is remote and starts with a 6-month assignment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform upstream processing of omics data, including QC, normalization, and exploratory data analysis.

  • Conduct downstream processing of bulk, single-cell, and/or spatial transcriptomic data, such as cell type annotation, differential gene expression analysis, gene set enrichment analysis, and results visualization.

  • Collaborate with wet-lab and computational colleagues to test and refine biological hypotheses.

  • Utilize high-performance computing systems and shell scripting in a Linux environment.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in upstream processing of omics data (QC, normalization, exploratory data analysis).

  • Proficiency in 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).

  • Familiarity with high-performance computing systems and shell scripting in a Linux environment.

  • Strong facility with R, including relevant bioinformatics packages.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience integrating multi-modal data (e.g., scRNAseq, scATACseq, spatial RNAseq, spatial proteomics).

  • Background in human disease biology.

Work Environment

This is a remote position, offering flexibility in your work location. You will work with high-performance computing systems and use shell scripting in a Linux environment. Collaboration with both wet-lab and computational colleagues is a key part of the role.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 3, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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