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Data Scientist

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Research Computing Data Scientist in Boston, MA!

Job duties:
-Research Computing supports basic, translational, and clinical research by providing pediatric researchers with access to digital tools and technologies. We bring together a truly unique and diverse set of data science experts, including PhD-level bioinformaticians and genomics scientists, software engineers, HPC specialists. We enable and collaborate jointly with physician-scientists to develop solutions in support of cutting-edge research ranging from lattice light-sheet microscopy to CryoEM, genomics, and bioinformatics. 
-Responsible for completing integrative bioinformatic analyses of RNA sequencing, methylation, long-read sequencing and whole genome/exome sequencing data.
-Key contributor to two initiatives (one internal and one international) that aim to more effectively diagnose and treat children with pediatric rare diseases by integrating genomics into clinical care and advancing rare disease research.
-Lead bioinformatic analyses of data from patients and model organisms for projects across the organization. This position requires developing bioinformatics pipelines, applying algorithms, and communicating with diverse stakeholders. The position also requires project management skills in order to gather and articulate requirements from the scientist-physicians.

The Genomic Scientist shall be responsible for : 
-Producing innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets. Applying knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, pose questions, and make discoveries. Using a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Generating and testing hypotheses and analyzing and interpreting the results of experiments
-With supervision and direction, completing assignments in the required timeframe while consistently adhering to standard operating procedures and best practices; adapting to a changing environment, resolving problems associated with assignments, and seeking supervisor assistance when needed.
-Participating and/or co-leading Research Computing projects with other members from the research community; setting goals and objectives for projects and demonstrating achievement of those goals and objectives.
-Training staff and researchers; effectively tailoring presentations; developing, implementing, and maintaining knowledge management systems.
-Creating or contributing to a range of compelling communications (e.g. PowerPoint presentations, e-mails, memos, scientific presentations, and publications) that clearly deliver content; preparing communications appropriate for management and internal distributions.
-Presenting at project and internal meetings; effectively conveying progress and asserting point of view; constructively discussing issues and providing facts; building credibility and trust by asking thoughtful questions and actively listening; running productive project meetings that advance problem-solving.

Pay rate is $80 per hour. Apply now!

To qualify you must have: 
-At least 4-year Bachelor’s degree or 4-years of experience. A minimum of one year of position-specific experience. 
-Preference for candidates with prior strong computational biology exposure, potentially through completion of a PhD program.
-Experience with next-generation sequencing and/or exome/whole genome sequence analysis.
-Computer programming (e.g. R/Python) and bioinformatics experience. 
-Familiarity with NGS clinical testing, databases, tools, and resources commonly used in interpretation of genomic data.
-Experience with genetic variant curation and/or sequence variant classification based on the ACMG guidelines is highly desired.
-Ability to critically analyze medical and scientific literature with outstanding attention to details.
-Ability to balance and manage multiple tasks and projects independently; detail-oriented, excellent organizational skills.
-Excellent communication, writing skills and problem solving skills required.
-Independence, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
-Highly collaborative and able to work well in a team.
-Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical skills.
-Clinical laboratory or research experience in a disease area, genetic pathway or genomic testing technology preferred.

 

Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

 

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