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Genomics Data Scientist | $85/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles
Canada
Contract
6,000 – 8,500 / year
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Full Description

Position: PhD-Level Bioinformatics Experts

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $60–$85 per hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: Approximately 4 weeks (rolling task assignments)

Role Responsibilities

* Solve complex bioinformatics data analysis problems independently

* Analyze large biological datasets across genomics, transcriptomics, and related domains

* Develop complete analytical workflows using reproducible Jupyter notebooks

* Apply computational reasoning to biological problems in areas such as virology, genomics, and transcriptomics

* Ensure workflows are well-documented, reproducible, and scientifically rigorous

Requirements

* PhD or Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or related field

* Hands-on experience in at least two areas such as RNA-seq analysis, variant calling, metagenomics, epigenomics (ChIP-seq/methylation), single-cell analysis, or population genetics

* Proficiency in Python and/or R for bioinformatics pipelines

* Experience producing well-documented and reproducible Jupyter notebooks

* Familiarity with command-line bioinformatics tools (e.g., samtools)

* Strong independent problem-solving ability for ambiguous analytical tasks

Application Process (Takes 20 Mins)

* Upload your resume.

* Complete an interview.

* Submit a short form.

Applications go to the hiring team directly