Bioinformatics Data Scientist Analyst

Job Offer: Bioinformatics Data Scientist Analyst Location: Mississauga Contract Duration: 1 year Work Mode: Hybrid Start Date: March 3rd Why Join Us? Astek is a global leader in technology consulting. With 7,800 experts worldwide, we guide our clients through digital transformation by developing innovative solutions. In Canada, we excel in IT and engineering. We collaborate with leading companies to tackle major technological challenges, putting innovation, collaboration, and excellence at the heart of our actions. Join a passionate and committed team ready to bring your ideas to life. About the Role On behalf of our client in the Pharmacy industry , Astek Canada is seeking a motivated Bioinformatics Data Scientist Analyst ready to take on new challenges. Your Responsibilities We seek a self-motivated, independent, and creative scientist to support computational research within our Computational Sciences Immunology team. We have a team of skilled bioinformatics researchers working in a highly collaborative environment with both biomarkers and drug discovery scientists. This role will focus on analyzing sequencing data from pre-clinical studies to look for mechanisms of action and potential biomarkers. As a Bioinformatics Data Scientist Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Perform comprehensive analysis of various NGS data sets including bulk RNA-seq and single-cell genomic studies.
• Act as an analyst on an NGS project, going from data exploration and normalization, differential gene expression, pathway analysis, to producing compelling data visualizations and presentations to colleagues.
• Complement existing code to generate specific plots and subsequent analysis from existing project data or perform one-off analyses of individual studies.

• A recent PhD graduate in bioinformatics, genomics, or computational biology.

• Strong statistical analysis and computational skills, including basic proficiency using Linux-based servers and high level of proficiency with the R programming language and packages such as ggplot2.
• Relevant experience for dealing with large datasets: batch effect detection and normalization and confounding and covariate adjustment.
• Experience organizing and documenting code.
• Strong communication skills including presenting and interpreting biology focused results especially focused on immunology.
• Experience with analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing data is a plus but not essential.

• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Team collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Autonomy and rigor in managing priorities.

• Personalized CARE plan for our employees.
• Diversity & Inclusion Charter.