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Our client is seeking a Scientist, Computational Biology in Princeton, NJ

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled scientist with a PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field to join our team. This role will focus on identifying novel target antigens for radiopharmaceutical therapy in oncology. You will play a prominent role in bioinformatics efforts analyzing large scale multi-dimensional biology datasets and real-world patient data to gain a deep understanding of the cancer landscape and identify therapeutic opportunities in areas of unmet patient need.
• Target Antigen Discovery: Lead efforts to identify and validate novel antigen targets for radiopharmaceutical therapy in oncology through integration of multi-omics data, including RNA sequencing, proteomics, and genomics.
• Bioinformatics Analysis: Design and implement novel analytical frameworks to process, visualize and interpret high throughput sequencing and multiplex flow cytometry data from pre-clinical experiments, Real-World cohorts and internal clinical trial data to validate pharmacodynamics effects, confirm the mechanism of action, and enable patient enrichment strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with computational biology colleagues, and engage with cross-functional teams, including discovery, translational, and clinical scientists, to provide bioinformatics expertise and guidance on experimental design.
• Interpretation of Results: Generate hypothesis based on the analyses and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing actionable insights to inform radiopharmaceutical discovery and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Oncology Expertise: Apply oncology expertise to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer and therapeutic resistance, particularly in relation to radiopharmaceutical therapy.

Skills & Requirements

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Cancer Biology, or a related field with 3+ of relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in bioinformatics tools and software for RNA-seq, proteomics, and other omics data analysis.
• Individual contributor role requiring strong background in -omic (DNA, RNA, epigenetic, proteomic) data analysis, biological interpretation and large-scale data analysis, particularly in oncology.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and/or Perl, and experience with bioinformatics software and platforms.
• Strong experience in statistical modeling and/or machine learning approaches, such as mixed-effects models, predictive modeling, etc. to represent biological concepts.
• Experience with clinical database (SDTM/ADaM) and biomarker statistical analysis is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cancer biology, especially in the context of targeted therapies and/or radiopharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work in interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences including biologists and clinicians.
• A strong track record of publications or contributions to impactful research.
• Experience with immune-oncology and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) for large-scale data analysis.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their applications in bioinformatics.
• Expertise in analyzing RNA-seq, proteomics, genomics, and other high-throughput sequencing data.
• Proficiency in Python an/or R
• Experience with statistical modeling and machine learning
• Ability to generate hypotheses from their analyses and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Deep understanding of cancer biology and/or radiopharmaceutical is preferred

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

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