Lead Data Scientist/Bioinformatician

Overview

BRMi is seeking a Lead Bioinformatician/Data Scientist to support the analysis and interpretation of complex translational research datasets, including multi-omic and clinical data. The job typically involves analyzing and interpreting large biological datasets, developing computational tools, and collaborating with researchers to address scientific questions. 

**Will ocassionally need to come onsite to NIH sites in Maryland**

**Only eligible for candidates in the DC Metro Area (DC, MD, and VA)**

Benefits:• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance• Employer-Paid Life Insurance• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance• 401(k) Plan with Immediate Vesting eligibility on the first of the month following start date• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays• Educational Assistance

Salary: 100k-115k

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Responsibilities

• Design and implement workflows for multi-omics and clinical data analysis.
• Developing and implementing bioinformatics pipelines and tools for data processing, analysis, and visualization.
• Perform data integration, normalization, and statistical modeling.
• Curate and annotate datasets using controlled vocabularies.
• Build and maintain ontologies and standards.
• Ensure data compliance with FAIR principles.
• Contribute to NIH's mission by developing innovative methods and technologies for diagnostics and therapeutics.
• Managing and organizing large datasets, ensuring data quality, and developing data sharing strategies.
• Presenting findings and communicating results to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools, algorithms, and databases relevant to genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics.
• Perform Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or related field.
• Proficiency in R, Python, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with omics datasets and translational informatics.
• Working with a diverse team of scientists and clinicians is a key aspect of this role.

** BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.**

**This is a W2 opportunity only**

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled 

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.