Bioinformatics Scientist

Kardigan
Any Location, CA
Category Research
Job Description
Kardigan is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to join its Translational Research team. The ideal candidate will apply computational and statistical methods to analyze and integrate large-scale biological and clinical datasets, generating insights that accelerate new target identification, biomarker discovery, patient stratification, and target validation.

Requirements

  • PhD. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or related quantitative fields.
  • 1–2 years of post-graduate experience in academia or industry.
  • Proven experience in experimental design and in applying bioinformatics methods to solve complex biological problems.
  • Hands-on experience in analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, and whole-exome sequencing (WES).
  • Familiarity with other omics data (e.g., proteomics, metabolomics) is highly desirable.
  • Strong programming skills in R and/or Python, with demonstrated ability to implement advanced analytical methods and create clear, insightful visualizations of complex biological data.
  • Experienced in Linux environments, and cloud computing; comfort using the command line interface is preferred.
  • Experienced in developing interactive data visualization tools, such as RShiny applications, is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex analyses and results to both computational and experimental audiences.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to collaborative, cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
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