Scientist

Description This Contract Scientist will report to a Principal Scientist in the Discovery Genomics team of Target Discovery Biology TDB. This role will support higher throughput improved data management and faster turnaround for projects analyzed within the TDB group.

What you will do:

• Support routine computational analysis of functional genomics and transcriptomics datasets using established internal pipelines and reporting systems.
• Assist with experimental registration source sample tracking and data management for NGS-based workflows to ensure data retention visibility and accessibility.
• Manage workflow and data entry in Benchling OEMS for pooled gene perturbation amplicon-seq bulk RNA-seq and related NGS experiments.
• Process pooled genomic perturbation screen data including raw FASTQ files using established NextFlow pipelines and internal gene-edited reporting systems.
• Support future arrayed perturbation screening efforts by running established analytical pipelines once developed and implemented.
• Process Perturb-seq datasets by converting raw FASTQ files into count tables using established Cell Ranger workflows.
• Support bulk RNA-seq routine by downloading data from CROs processing samples through the internal bulk RNA-seq pipeline and generating reports using established RNA-seq reporting workflows.
• Assist with transcriptomic assessment of edited clones using existing analysis pipelines.
• Partner closely with the manager and TDB team members to prioritize analyses troubleshoot routine issues and ensure timely project completion.
• Maintain organized records of analyses inputs outputs and reports to support reproducibility data integrity and downstream interpretation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or PhD experience in bioinformatics computational biology genomics genetics biology data science or related discipline.
• Familiarity with NGS data types including pooled gene perturbation screens bulk RNA-seq amplicon-seq Perturb-seq or other functional genomics workflows.
• Experience running established computational pipelines and working with structured data outputs.
• Familiarity with sequencing file formats and analysis outputs including FASTQ files count matrices and standard NGS reports.
• Experience with Benchling sample tracking systems or other experimental registration/data management platforms.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments and cloud-based computing platforms including AWS is preferred.
• Basic programming or scripting experience in R Python or shell scripting is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity reproducibility and documentation.
• Ability to work independently on routine analyses while communicating regularly with the manager and project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional research environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00
• $41.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• 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 onsite position in Cambridge,MA.

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