Bioinformatics Scientist

CCRM Fertility•Lone Tree, CO

46d•Remote

About The Position

Come join CCRM Fertility, a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility’s diverse team of professionals, you will be a part of helping families grow and changing lives. We take pride in providing our employees with meaningful employment, a supportive culture, and a well-balanced personal & work life alignment. For more information, visit www.ccrmivf.com [http://www.ccrmivf.com/] We are seeking a talented and motivated Bioinformatics Scientist to join our dynamic CCRM Genetics team. This remote full-time role combines expertise in genomics, computational biology, and data science to analyze sequencing and omics data in support of patient care and ongoing R&D. This is an independent role under the direction of the Bioinformatics Supervisor and reports to the Scientific and Genetics Director. This role requires experience with processing and analyzing NGS and omics data, familiarity with standard statistical analysis procedures, and proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (preferably R). The role will involve the coding and implementation of pipelines, data management, statistical analysis, data visualization and communication, method exploration, and omics data interpretation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable, with strong technical, analytical, and communication skills. This position is ideal for a candidate interested in bridging the gap between scientific research and real clinical impact.

Requirements

Recent graduate with a PhD in Bioinformatics, Genetics, Computational Biology, or related field and 1-2 years’ experience.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be organized with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, have strong attention to detail, and a strong ability to utilize time efficiently.
Must consistently display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
Must have excellent communication skills and make it a priority to consistently communicate positively and professionally with all staff members, physicians and patients.
Must demonstrate the ability to be a good team player and possess a willingness to perform duties that are assigned or delegated in a timely manner.
Participate in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
Maintain confidentiality of all work information.
Maintain strict confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, consistent with established security and confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulations at all times.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Docker, NextFlow/CWL, and RShiny.
Experience with multigenic risk factors and multiple omics data types.
Previous medical research experience

Responsibilities

Conduct research in the area of oocyte and embryo physiology and metabolism, including in vitro embryo production and analysis of molecular pathways.
Record and statistically analyze scientific data.
Interpretation of experimental results and participate in preparing meeting abstracts, manuscript, and research proposals.
Proficiency in R, shell scripting, and UNIX-based command line tools.
Develop and implement reproducible bioinformatics pipelines (e.g. bulk/single-cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq, WGS/WES) using standard tools and databases.
Process sequencing data using cloud-based high-performance computing.
Apply statistical and pathway analysis to interpret complex biological information for utilization by other scientists.
Solid understanding of molecular biology, genetic inheritance, genomic copy number, and polygenic risk.
Manage, clean, and maintain accurate datasets and records, including data cleaning and report writing.
Create clear visualizations and reports to support scientific and clinical teams.
Strong technical, communication, and troubleshooting techniques.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across scientific and clinical disciplines.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health benefits eligible the first day of the month following your start date.
401(k) Plan with Company Match (first of the month following 2 months of service)
Basic & Supplement Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-Term Disability
Flexible spending including Dependent Care and Commuter benefits.
Health Savings Account
CCRM Paid Family Medical Leave (eligible after 1 year)
Supplemental Options (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
Professional Development, Job Training, and Cross Training Opportunities
Bonus Potential