Bioinformatics Scientist

Position Title: Bioinformatics Scientist

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Department Head

Onsite Role

Who is Active Motif?

Active Motif is the industry leader in developing and delivering innovative tools to enable epigenetics and gene regulation research. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and superior service & support to serve the life science, clinical and pharmaceutical/drug discovery communities. Whether you are an expert in the field of epigenetics or a researcher interested in integrating epigenetics research into your studies, Active Motif offers a comprehensive portfolio of epigenetics-related products and services and the support of our team of epigenetic experts to provide complete and innovative solutions to tackle your scientific inquiries.

What's the job all about?

• Develop computational algorithms/tools for existing assays and create novel analysis pipelines for new services and products
• Design and implement novel methods for analyzing and integrating multiomic datasets
• Support the maintenance of current analysis pipelines for techniques such as ChIP-Seq, ATAC-Seq, RNA-Seq, Hi-C, DNA methylation, and single-cell (scRNA-Seq, scATAC-Seq) assays
• Conducts Bioinformatics analyses for external customers, delivering both standardized analyses and custom analytical support
• Provide bioinformatic support to our internal collaborators, developing new analytical methods and presenting findings to diverse audiences
• Stay up-to-date with best practices for high-throughput next-generation sequencing analyses and data presentation
• Collaborate effectively as a team contributor on all assignments as well as independently, while maintaining communication and collaboration with other team members

What you can offer?

Education/Qualifications:

• D with substantial post-graduate academic or industry experience in computer science, bioinformatics, data science, or computational biology or other related fields

• Deep understanding of bioinformatics algorithms and tools are required
• Strong programming skills in Python, and R etc are required
• Experience with cloud-computing and workflow management is a plus
• Knowledge of epigenetics and assays are preferred

Competencies:

• High attention to detail and problem solving
• Professional written and verbal communication

Success Factors:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Personable, efficient and a highly motivated professional with an internal drive to succeed
• Time management: prioritize tasks to ensure that projects are completed by deadlines

What Active Motif can offer?

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision (offering no-cost employee premium plans; and 50% subsidized premiums for dependents)
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employer-Paid
• 401(k) w/generous company match after ninety (90) days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 120 hours on an annual incremental schedule
• Ten (10) paid Major Holidays, and year-end paid Holiday time off
• Free Electric Vehicle Charging Station
• Collective Ambition Culture
• Team Building Activities and Celebrations
• Salary Range: $90-120k per year

*The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The salary range represents Active Motif's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Certain positions may be eligible for additional compensation such as commission, bonus, and stock options. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.