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Allen Institute · 13 hours ago

Bioinformatics Scientist III – Spatial Biology

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $171K/yr

5+ years exp

The Allen Institute is dedicated to advancing knowledge in bioscience to improve human health. They are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist III to lead the analysis of Spatial Biology data, manage junior colleagues, and represent the Institute's efforts to stakeholders.

Neuroscience

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Develop and implement analytic strategies for Spatial Biology data, including but not limited to: transcriptomics, protein, and/or imaging

Lead/co-lead the analysis of Spatial Biology data in individual projects, generate testable hypotheses for new biological insights, and identify potential biomarkers and/or drug targets for disease of interest

Manage junior bioinformatics analysts and/or scientists

Write reports, research papers, patent applications, and other documents

Represent our efforts to our stakeholders internally and in external forums

Contribute to a rigorously scientific, cohesive and efficient team environment

Qualification

Spatial Biology analysisTranscriptomicsProtein data analysisImaging data analysisData analytic strategiesManaging junior colleaguesR programmingPython programmingMachine learningCommunicationProblem-solving skillsTeam playerAttention to detail

Required

PhD in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational biology, or closely related disciplines; or equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of post-degree experience

Preferred

Extensive experience in analyzing Spatial Biology data, including but not limited to: transcriptomics, protein, and/or imaging data

Experience in developing and implementing new data analytic strategies and/or pipelines

Demonstrated experience in leading research projects

A track record of managing junior colleagues

Familiar with Spatial Biology technologies

A track record of discovering novel biological insights from omics data

Foundational knowledge of bioinformatics

Experience with R and/or Python

Strong publication record

Familiar with advanced statistical methods and machine learning for biomarker discovery

Experience working in a cross disciplinary, team-based environment

Experience working with outside collaborators to achieve defined objectives

Familiarity with cloud computing and/or Linux

Experience using Git or similar version control system

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills

Good problem-solving skills, curious and eager to take new challenges

Able to work independently as well as in a collaborative high paced environment

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, a team player, attentive to details, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Company

Allen Institute

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The Allen Institute is dedicated to answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience and accelerating research worldwide.

Founded in 2003

Seattle, Washington, USA

501-1000 employees

https://alleninstitute.org/

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