Computational Biologist/Bioinformatics Scientist in Mississauga, ON

The position

• The "Data and Analytics - Computational Science" section of Client Informatics is seeking a highly motivated computational biologist/bioinformatics scientist with strong prior experience in single-cell transcriptomics and/or proteomics.
• The successful candidate will work within cross-functional and matrix teams within Client Research and Early Development (gRED) to support discovery of targets and development of therapeutics aimed at treating diseases in the ophthalmology space.
• The position is based in the Client Canada office in Mississauga, Ontario (Canada).

The Opportunity

• Analysis of public and internal bulk and single-cell RNA data to support specific therapeutic hypotheses, target and biomarker discovery and development of novel therapeutics
• Evaluating public and internal proteomic datasets ranging from mass-spectrometry to affinity-based platforms for non-invasive biomarker discovery.
• Computational assessment of omics technologies for implementation in clinical trials
• Evaluating mechanisms of drug intervention to therapies in patients with ocular disease

Who you are

• PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field with 3-5 years of experience. Post-doctoral or industry experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in R and Python and demonstrable experience in single-cell and proteomic analyses
• Familiarity with core concepts of cellular biology and ophthalmology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to work collaboratively in cross-functional and matrix teams
• Strong record of contributions to scientific research in the field of ophthalmology is

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