Bioinformatician

Benefits

Air conditioning

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee referral bonus

Free parking

Life insurance

Medical and paramedical expenses coverage

Pension plan

Performance bonuses

Professional training and development program

Public transportation nearby

Recognition program

Reimbursement of professional association dues or membership fees

Social activities organized by the company

Telemedecine

Telework

Vacation

Vision care insurance

Wellness program

Years of service recognition

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Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Bioinformatics Scientist to join our dynamic R&D team.
The bioinformatician will play a key role in analyzing complex data, developing bioinformatics pipelines, and contributing to groundbreaking research projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze high-throughput sequencing data from in-house laboratories or collaborators (e.g., 16S rRNA, metagenomics, metatranscriptomics) to characterize microbial communities.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines and tools for data analysis.
• Collaborate with differents teams to design and execute research projects.
• Interpret and visualize complex data sets to derive meaningful biological insights.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics and research.
• Prepare and present research findings in scientific meetings and publications (internal reports and manuscripts).
• Develop and write procedures for processing data in the laboratory.
• Any other related tasks.

Qualifications

• Master in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• At least one year's experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology techniques.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python or R.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases (e.g., QIIME, Mothur, MetaPhlAn, SILVA).
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and data visualization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication (in French and English) and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with cloud computing and high-performance computing environments is a plus.

Work conditions

• Full time position - Work schedule of 37.5 hours, from Monday to Friday,
• Hybrid mode: Work from home/office based,
• Work location: Montreal,
• Salary based on experience,
• Group Insurance Plan and Registered Pension Plan.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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