Scientist, Microbiome Data Science & Bioinformatics

## Scientist, Microbiome Data Science & Bioinformatics Apply locations:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 24, 2026 (7 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0037863##
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* Job Description:

**** Scientist, Microbiome Data Science & Bioinformatics
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* Summary:

** The Scientist (Microbiome Data Science & Bioinformatics) will translate large datasets into mechanistic and therapeutic hypotheses through omics analysis approaches and create novel analytical methods. We are looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, effectively collaborates with others, and who can apply their expertise to fuel biological discoveries and analytical advancement.
** Responsibilities:
*** Lead qualitative and quantitative human microbiome research, including data mining, data analyses, and interpretation of findings from clinical trials and research studies that align with company goals
* Create, curate and maintain datasets, databases and resources for annotation and use of complex omics data
* Lead integrated data mining and translation of bioinformatic insights for R&D, pre-clinical and clinical initiatives
* Conceptualize, building, test, and benchmark gold standard and novel bioinformatic methods
* Use and improve continuous deployment models, containerization, cloud computing, and agile practices
* Independently achieve project-specific deliverables with stakeholders (internal and external) through collaboration, requirements gathering, and timeline management
* Contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals, as well as any methodological innovations
* Effectively present and defend scientific work in the form of internal and external presentations
* Critically evaluate primary literature for design and analysis of appropriate experiments to reach timely project Go/No-Go decisions
* Continuously learn in the fields of bioinformatics, computer science and biology including the latest methodologies, techniques, and resources
** Requirements:
*** Advanced degree (e.g. MS or Ph.D.) in bioinformatics, genomics, biostatistics or related biological field
* Minimum of one year of experience in the field of omics sciences, preferably the microbiome
* Proficiency in developing, deploying, and running cloud-based bioinformatic workflows
* Proven experience in Linux, AWS, coding in Python and R
* Excellent writing, communication, and other organizational skills including documentation & data organization
* Proven experience in statistical computing for data mining, exploratory analysis and biomarker discovery related to the microbiome or other
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