Bioinformatician – Computational Biology, AI Omics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Grasp both existing and emerging challenges in Bioinformatics, focusing on needs assessment, requirements analysis, and design.

• Collaborate with the market and the genetics/-omics community to innovate, commercialize, and enhance our bioinformatics and multi-omics services by incorporating feedback from clients, literature, and industry conferences.

• Provide timely and scalable NGS and ‘omics solutions, which include genomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics, epigenomics, microbiome, metabolomics, single-cell and spatial omics, as well as proteomics.

• Utilize molecular techniques, bioinformatics pipelines, relational data systems, and statistical analyses to derive biological insights from both internal and external datasets, published literature, and other resources to expedite biomarker discoveries.

• Deliver comprehensive, advanced, and high-quality analysis pipelines.

• Incorporate AI-driven methodologies into bioinformatics workflows, including the application and optimization of biological foundation models (such as scGPT and similar models) to improve the interpretation of multi-omics data.

• Manage multiple projects concurrently and ensure analyses are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Research, evaluate, recommend, and integrate Bioinformatics Technology platforms.

• Assist clients in estimating, planning, and prioritizing the implementation of Bioinformatics Technology.

• Actively participate in the delivery of critical bioinformatics programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD or PostDoc in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Statistical Genetics with a focus on Therapeutic Areas.

• A background in Oncology, Immunology, or Neuroscience is advantageous.

• Familiarity with public databases and tools (such as GEO, TCGA, OpenTargets, etc.), as well as their applications in drug discovery and the analysis and integration of multi-omics and biobank data.

• Ability to correlate findings, formulate hypotheses, and derive scientific insights for biomarker identification, indication selection, and patient stratification.

• Experience with biological foundation models, including the fine-tuning and application of models like scGPT and other transformer-based or generative models for single-cell and multi-omics data, is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• CURIOSITY DRIVEN, SCIENCE FOCUSED, EMPLOYEE BUILT. Our culture is unique, characterized by open discussions, self-challenges, and engagement with everyone. We embody a spirit of curiosity, driven by our passion for learning and teamwork. Zifo operates as a global R&D solutions provider across sectors including Pharma, Biotech, Manufacturing QC, Medical Devices, specialty chemicals, and other research-centric organizations. Our team's scientific knowledge and technological expertise enable Zifo to effectively serve clients worldwide, including 18 of the Top 20 Biopharma companies.

• We seek individuals with a background in Science – Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, etc. Our team is equipped with both scientific and technical expertise, aligning with our professional and personal aspirations. While we promote an open-door policy for free access within the organization, we also maintain high standards for entry, focusing on technical proficiency and cultural fit.

• We provide a competitive compensation package that includes accrued vacation, medical, dental, vision benefits, a 401k plan with company matching, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

• If you resonate with these values and are ready for a unique experience, Zifo is the right place for you!

• Zifo is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity within our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.