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Bioinformatics Analyst II

Cambridge, MA 02139

Posted: 10/08/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 614715 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 32-42/hr
*Depending on experience

Position Overview:

Systems Immunology and Immune Profiling center (SI/IPC) team in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking a highly skilled contractor with expertise in bioinformatics and computational biology, with a strong emphasis on proteomics analysis, including Cytometry by Time Of Flight (CyTOF), Imaging Mass Cytometry (IMC) and Mass Spectrometry (MS). The successful candidate will play a critical role in analyzing internal datasets and advancing our mission to identify novel therapeutic targets for autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform advanced analysis of high-dimensional proteomics data, including CyTOF, Flow Cytometry, and MS, to generate actionable insights into disease mechanisms.

· Help develop and optimize computational workflows and pipelines for processing, analyzing, and interpreting proteomics datasets.

· Perform image-based quantification of proteins using IMC, focusing on spatial distribution and co-localization of immune cells and other tissue components in situ.

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including immunologists, data scientists, and biologists, to interpret proteomics data and translate findings into preclinical and clinical research applications.

· Present complex analytical approaches and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating the scientific rationale and implications.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Education:

M.S. in bioinformatics, computational biology, proteomics, biochemistry, or a related field.

- Technical Expertise:

· Proficiency in programming languages such as R and Python, and experience working in Unix/Linux environments.

· Knowledge of statistical methods and machine learning techniques applicable to the analysis of large-scale proteomics datasets.

- Preferred Skills:

· Experience with computational methods for protein quantification, identification of post-translational modifications, and protein-protein interaction network analysis.

· Familiarity with CyTOF, spatial CyTOF (IMC), and Flow Cytometry data analysis techniques is desirable.

· Expertise in proteomics data analysis, including Mass Spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics, and familiarity with related software tools or other proteomics data analysis platforms.

· Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

· A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment.

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

· Contribute to the preparation of scientific publications, presentations for conferences, and regulatory submissions (if any).

- Key Competencies:

· Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams.

· Organizational skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

· Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and staying current with the latest developments in proteomics and computational biology.

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.