Biomedical Informatics Research Data Scientist II-Newborn Medicine

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
The Division of Newborn Medicine is seeking to hire a computational scientist to lead data analysis across a range of projects in collaboration with faculty across the Division. The Division is home to scientists in genomics and biology associated with brain, lung, heart, and intestinal development and disease. We are seeking an experienced data scientist who is highly organized, a strong communicator, independent and curious problem solver, and capable of managing several tasks simultaneously. Bioinformatics projects will include data from single cell/nucleus and spatial transcriptomics, RNA-seq, genome sequencing, ribosome profiling, among others. The successful candidate will be comfortable with the use of high-performance computing infrastructure, Bash scripting, R, Python, and other approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed computational analysis of varied data types, including single cell/nucleus sequencing, genome sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, ribosome profiling, among others. Execute standard computational pipelines and customize as needed based on project goals. Works effectively in a high performance computing environment with multiple coding languages.
• Provides input to the overall research design to suggest techniques, maximize samples or refine data by the use of specialized techniques.
• Evaluates research data and initiates alternative approaches to improve quality of the results.
• Calculates, graphs and compiles data obtained, maintaining records and logs of work performed. Performand interpret statistical analyses.
• Prepares articles and papers on specialized techniques.
• Communicates results effectively with stakeholders in a timely fashion, in both written and verbal formats.
• Manages time and responsibilities across multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attends multi-disciplinary lab meetings of faculty in the Division and participates in discussion of methods and results. Collaborates effectively with lab members who have a range of familiarity with computational methods.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master’s Degree is preferred in Data Sciences, Bioinformatics or a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, 2 years are preferred.
• Advanced computational experience, including with R and Python, is required.
• Experience with data from single cell sequencing, RNA-seq, or spatial transcriptomics is a plus.
• Experience with machine learning is a plus.
• Analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in depth, experienced based knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including assigning and distributing work, coaching, training and enforcing policies.

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.