Senior Bioinformatician Consultant

About Us: MS Clinical Research Pvt Ltd (MSCR) is at the forefront of clinical research and genomics innovation. As part of our commitment to advancing data-driven healthcare, we are seeking a Senior Bioinformatician Consultant to support our projects on a part-time basis. Job Summary: The Senior Bioinformatician Consultant will provide expertise and guidance on bioinformatics workflows, tool selection, and data analysis. The consultant will work closely with our team on a project basis to ensure high-quality outcomes in genomics and bioinformatics research. Key Responsibilities:

1. Consultation and Strategy Development:

• Provide strategic advice for setting up bioinformatics workflows and pipelines.
• Guide the team on the selection of tools, software, and databases for genomics projects.

1. Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Offer expertise in analyzing NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) data, including quality control, alignment, variant calling, and annotation.
• Interpret results and assist in creating reports and scientific presentations.

1. Process Optimization:

• Recommend improvements for data processing pipelines to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot technical and analytical issues as needed.

1. Knowledge Sharing:

• Conduct periodic training sessions for team members on bioinformatics tools and methodologies.
• Share best practices and insights into emerging trends in bioinformatics and genomics.

1. Education:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.

1. Experience:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in bioinformatics, with extensive hands-on experience in NGS data analysis.
• Proven experience in consulting or part-time advisory roles is preferred.

1. Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in tools such as BWA, GATK, STAR, or similar pipelines.
• Proficiency in 16S and shotgun metagenomics and related pipelines/tools for data processing and interpretation
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or related languages.
• Familiarity with databases like GTDB, SILVA, Ensembl, NCBI, and UCSC Genome Browser.

1. Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide strategic guidance.

• Time Commitment: Part-time basis, with an estimated workload of [X] hours per week (flexible).
• Compensation: Competitive, based on expertise and experience.
• Work Arrangement: Remote, with occasional virtual meetings.

• Opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge projects in genomics and clinical research.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate your schedule.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment.