Data Scientist

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Title: Data Scientist Location: Remote (Cambridge, MA based biopharmaceutical company) Hours | shift | On Call | Timezone: EST Duration: 12 months Interview Process: 2 rounds Job Summary: Our client is seeking a Contract Data Scientist to support the analysis and interpretation of complex genomics datasets. This role will start part time (20 hours a week) for training and shift to full-time hours (40 hours a week). Role Responsibilities: * Analyze and interpret NGS datasets, including amplicon sequencing, bulk RNA-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq. * Design, evaluate, and integrate high-throughput sequencing experiments and associated analyses. * Partner with biology teams to interpret results, troubleshoot challenges, and optimize experimental design. * Develop and maintain bioinformatics workflows and analytical pipelines. * Apply statistical and computational methods to generate actionable biological insights. * Ensure analyses are reproducible and scalable using modern software development best practices. Desired Education & Skills: * MS or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field. * 5+ years of experience analyzing NGS datasets. * Strong understanding of sequencing technologies, experimental design, and relevant statistical methodologies. * Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages for biological data analysis. * Experience with cloud computing, version control (Git), containerization, and other modern computing practices. * Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional scientific teams. * Preferred: Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Nextflow, Snakemake, or similar platforms. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and ou