Scientist I/II – Bioinformatics 2018-132

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Job date: 2018-05-26
End Date: 2018-07-25

Company : SomaLogic 

Country : United States 

Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
SomaLogic is seeking a bioinformatics quantitative analyst to work with the Core Research group on identifying novel patterns in high dimensional proteomic data, discovering proteomic signatures, and the application of bioinformatics techniques to elucidate biological function. This position will focus on the design, execution, and analysis of proof-of-principle studies to advance SomaLogic’s understanding of a wide variety of human disease areas including cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, consequences of genetic variability, and physiological and environmental perturbations. These studies will expand our ability to direct current and future SOMAscan® studies into areas that are most likely to lead to important insights.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of biomarker discovery conducting quantitative statistical analyses of high dimensional data produced by SomaLogic’s revolutionary proteomic measurement system. A successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, creative, and innovative team performing exploratory analyses in key areas to facilitate business growth into new areas. Level is commensurate with experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform timely quantitative statistical analyses of high dimensional proteomic data, present findings, and generate written analysis reports
  • Work closely with Core Research team to understand requests, define study parameters, propose analytic methods, define deliverables, produce timely analysis results and reports, and interpret outcomes
  • Develop modular and reusable statistical software tools to perform complex statistical analyses and prepare data displays for internal clients
  • Keep abreast of new methodologies in high dimensional data analysis through literature review, workshops and professional meetings
Education:

Master’s degree with 8+ years of related experience or Ph.D. in Statistics/Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, or related field

Skills and experience:

  • Experience performing both routine and complex statistical analyses (e.g., inferential statistics, regression, survival analysis)
  • Solid background in theoretical and applied statistics including robust and non-parametric techniques
  • Experience working with large data sets in a Health Science or Clinical field
  • Experience analyzing “wide” data sets (more covariates than observations)
  • Proficiency in R statistical programming and experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (C++, JAVA, Python, etc.)
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, pro-active working style capable of both self-directed independent work and participation in inter-disciplinary teams
  • Experience with genomic or proteomic signals and/or DNA sequence analysis desirable
Work Environment:

Work is in typical office environment. Multiple hours per day of keyboarding time will be required.


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Additional Info:
SomaLogic is a 200-person privately owned biotechnology company that delivers precise and personalized health insights using its proprietary technology, which measures changes in thousands of different proteins in blood and other sample types. We are a dedicated team of science-based colleagues working to maximize health and wellness for people around the world.

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