Computational Associate II (Bioinformatics)

TL;DR

Computational Associate II (Bioinformatics): Analyzing multi-omic datasets to study mechanisms driving health and disease with an accent on single-cell and spatial transcriptomics. Focus on developing novel bioinformatics pipelines and applying ML/deep learning methods to turn complex data into biological insights.

Location: On-Site in Cambridge, MA

Salary: $58,000–$80,667 per year

Company

A leading biomedical research institute focused on genomic and multi-omic studies to understand human health and disease.

What you will do

• Analyze diverse datasets including single-cell RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq, and spatial transcriptomics.
• Develop and maintain scalable bioinformatics pipelines.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists and PIs to plan project requirements and timelines.
• Write maintainable and performant code for complex biological analyses.
• Present research findings in group meetings and lead projects for first-author publications.

Requirements

• BS degree with 2+ years of experience and a publication record, or an M.S. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Knowledge of machine learning and deep learning methods.
• Experience analyzing biological data, specifically single-cell or spatial transcriptomics.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Cambridge, MA.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and flexible spending/health savings accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Generous paid time off, including at least 13 paid holidays and a winter closure.
• Parental and family care leave.
• Collaborative research environment with opportunities to publish and present work at MGH, MIT, and Harvard.