Bioinformatics Data Analyst

Position: Bioinformatics Data Analyst Location: Basking Ridge NJ (Onsite) Duration: Long Term Contract Completely Onsite Position Description Years of exp Required: 8+ - 19 years Job Description: Key Responsibilities: • Analyse large-scale NGS datasets (DNA-seq, RNA-seq, single-cell sequencing, etc.) to support oncology/cancer research initiatives. • Develop, optimize, and maintain robust bioinformatics pipelines. • Design and implement scalable data analysis workflows leveraging Docker for containerized reproducibility. • Collaborate closely with biologists, clinicians, and data scientists to translate biological questions into computational solutions. • Perform statistical analyses and data visualization using R and Python to interpret complex data. Qualifications/Skills: • Master's or PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genetics, or a related field. • 7-10 years of professional experience in bioinformatics or computational biology, with a strong focus on Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis such as RNA-seq, DNA-seq (variant calling), methylome-seq, etc. preferably applied to oncology/cancer research. • Proficiency in programming languages: R and Python (including libraries such as dplyr, ggplot2, pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, plotly etc.). • Good understanding of oncology/cancer biology and related genomic technologies. • Experience in oncology/cancer data analysis is a plus. • Expertise in workflow management systems: Snakemake and Nextflow. • Strong experience with Docker and containerization best practices. • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus. • Solid background in statistical methods for biological data analysis. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Please note – Centraprise is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders are strongly encouraged to apply. We respect your online privacy. If you would like to be removed from our mailing list please reply with "Remove" in the subject and we will comply immediately. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please let us know if you have more than one domain. The material in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential, privileged, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that the unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on this information is strictly prohibited. We are an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce.