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Computational Biologist

Computational Biologist

CompanyPfizer
LocationCambridge, MA, USA
Salary$96300 – $160500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Formal training in Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Statistics, or a related technical discipline
  • PhD and relevant research experience in developing data products and data integration solutions as well as a sincere interest for computational life sciences
  • In-depth knowledge in either single-cell/NGS, functional genomics, genetics or proteomics data and analysis
  • Strong full-stack developer with focus on python, in-depth database expertise with a focus on postgres, ETL frameworks
  • Exceptional programming skills in Python are a prerequisite
  • Familiarity with pertinent libraries within the Python scientific stack would be highly advantageous
  • Nextflow pipeline development
  • Hands-on experience in handling, processing, integrating, and analyzing large heterogenous data sets data in a drug discovery research environment
  • Strong publication record and demonstrated contributions to the field
  • Passion and curiosity for data and proven ability to take ideas from prototype to production
  • Strong interpersonal skills, distinct collaborative attitude, excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

  • Development and implementation of an omics data platform to enable efficient and scalable analysis of omics data
  • Development of innovative machine learning methods for omics data together with the machine learning team
  • Processing, analysis and integration of internal omics datasets
  • Curation and integration of relevant datasets from the public domain
  • Development of analysis pipelines
  • Development of a data dissemination concept for omics data
  • Implementation of new methods for omics data analysis and visualization techniques
  • Drive collaborations with external companies
  • Develop Pfizer omics data strategy together with other functions from the research units
  • Onboarding of computational biology community members to data platform and organization of workshops, hackathons, trainings and scientific talks
  • Strengthen external visibility and scientific excellence through publishing / presenting work in reputed journals and conference/workshop venues and engaging with the scientific community

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in front-end technologies such as typescript, reactjs and browser-based visualization techniques is a plus
  • Proficiency in utilizing AI/ML libraries including PyTorch and Lightning is a plus
  • Experience with LLMs/RAG systems is a plus
  • Proven expertise in software engineering, package development, cloud architectures, CI/CD and software engineering tooling