at Actalent in North Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
3-MONTH CONTRACT WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION
Description: Contract opportunity for a Bioinformatics analyst/programmer to support the Emerging Technology Group. Primary responsibilities include:
+ Providing analysis support for running standard pooled CRISPR screening data and differential expression analysis of bulk RNAseq data.
+ Performing standard validation/QC analysis for data generated by the Genome Technology group.
+ If candidates harbor strong skills/interest in programming/software development, there is also a need to refactor code for the CRISPR screening pipeline and possible development of visualization (Rshiny App) for various types of analysis.
Necessary Qualifications:
+ An ideal candidate must have strong Linux shell coding experience ( job submission using High-Performance Computer servers is a plus)
+ Comfortable in using R to do data analysis (processing, plotting, etc). Experience developing R shiny App for data visualization would be a plus.
+ Proficient in Python
+ Comfortable working with NGS data
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
+ M.S. in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics with 2+ years of applicable experience
+ B.S. in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics with 5+ years of applicable experience
Experience Level: Intermediate Level
Hours: Typically between 9AM-5PM Central Time.
About Actalent:Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
