Bioinformatics NGS Data Analyst

Description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Contract Hire role as a Bioinformatics NGS Data Analyst  with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Seeking candidates in Andover, MA or willing to relocate.

Position Summary

• We are looking for a advanced bioinformatics support for the analysis and visualization of mass spec proteomics data generated from tissues and plasma.
•  The contractor will apply proteomics related knowledge with bioinformatics skills to help curate and register high dimensional proteomics data into internal data registry.
• The deliverable include data processing, analysis, and generating web-based interactive database accessible to Pfizer colleagues (both coder and non-coder) for early target feasibility assessments.

Position Responsibilities

• Identify the optimal methodology of processing mass spec proteomics datasets based on sound filtration criteria using scientific judgements. Document the analysis workflow for manuscript publication, to enable data injection, metadata capture, versioning control and curation.
• Register the datasets into internal database. Transform and engineer datasets so they are ready for downstream analysis.
• Develop a web application with interactive visualization to meet end-users’ query criteria.

Organizational Relationships

• Mostly with hiring manager and reporting managers.
• Communication with wet lab scientists who are the data generators.

Education And Experience

• PhD, or MS with 2 year experience, or BS with 5 year experience, has degree in Bioinformatics, Biology, Molecular Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related fields.

Technical Skills Requirements

• Experience in scripting languages like R/Python is a must.
• Experience with mass spectrometry based proteomics data type.
• Experience with graphic user interface development.
• Knowledge of relational or graph database is prefered.
• Wet-lab experience in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry or related field is desired.
• Familiarity with shell scripting, cluster or cloud computing infrastructure (AWS, GCP) is desirable.

Hard Skills:

• Experience in scripting languages like R/Python is a must.
• Experience with mass spectrometry based proteomics data type.
• Experience with graphic user interface development.

Interview Process:

1:1 with HM

Panel Interview (potentially onsite)

Sunshine Act 

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative. 

EEO & Employment Eligibility 

It is the policy of Rangam Consultants, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. 

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