Senior Bioinformatics Data Scientist
Location: Remote
Contract Type: B2B
Holidays: 10 public holidays per year (vacation and sick days unpaid)
English Level: C1 (Advanced)
Salary: Gross, to be specified
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Bioinformatics Data Scientist with at least 8 years of experience to join our team and work closely with our partners at Johnson & Johnson. This is a remote, B2B contract role suited for an expert in genetics, statistical analysis, and bioinformatics data pipelines—particularly in the context of GWAS and Biobank data.
Key Responsibilities:
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Collaborate directly with the J&J team to analyze and interpret large-scale genetic datasets
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Lead efforts in GWAS statistics harmonization and analysis
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Perform and interpret co-localization analyses across multi-omics datasets
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Utilize TileDB and tiledb-SOMA for efficient data storage, access, and integration
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Manage and process data from GWAS Biobank resources
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Contribute to the development and optimization of bioinformatics pipelines
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Communicate findings and insights clearly to cross-functional stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
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8+ years of experience in bioinformatics or data science in a genetics/genomics context
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Proven experience with TileDB and tiledb-SOMA
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Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with GWAS Biobank data
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Expertise in GWAS statistics harmonization
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In-depth understanding of genetics, statistical genetics, and related analysis techniques
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Solid experience in co-localization analysis
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Strong background in multi-omics data integration and analysis
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Excellent communication skills with proficiency in English (C1 or higher)
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Ability to work independently and manage remote collaboration efficiently