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SPECTRAFORCE

Bioinformatics Analyst

SPECTRAFORCE, North Chicago, Illinois, us, 60086

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Job Title : Bioinformatics Analyst (Remote – Oncology)

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. Job Type : Contract (9 Months) Location : Remote (U.S. based) Max C2C Rate : $60 Interview Process : 2–3 rounds (Virtual)

Job Overview We are seeking a

Bioinformatics Analyst

to support computational research initiatives in

oncology drug discovery . The ideal candidate will have strong experience in

NGS data analysis ,

R programming , and a solid understanding of

cancer biology

or

immuno-oncology . This role is fully remote and highly collaborative, working closely with cross-functional discovery teams. Responsibilities Analyze large-scale omics datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, WES) to identify biological insights Support experimental teams by advising on study design and interpreting data Query public and internal cancer genomics resources Communicate findings to teams with varying scientific backgrounds Contribute to early- to late-stage oncology discovery programs Required Skills & Qualifications Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Cancer Biology, or related field OR Master’s with 1–3 years of industry experience OR Bachelor’s with 6–8 years of relevant experience Expertise in

NGS analysis

(RNA-seq, WES, etc.) Proficiency in

R

(data visualization with ggplot2, plotly, etc.) Experience with

Linux ,

HPC clusters , or

AWS Background in

oncology , with preference for immuno-oncology or immunology Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with

single-cell platforms ,

spatial omics ,

CRISPR screens , or

proteomics Familiarity with public genomics databases: TCGA, GTEx, GEO, GDC, ENA/EBI Prior experience in the

pharmaceutical

or

biotech

industry Workflow/pipeline development for omics data