[Remote] Research Associate, Bioinformatics (Contract)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Flagship Pioneering is a cutting-edge agricultural biotechnology company focused on developing innovative RNA-based products. They are seeking a Contract Research Associate in Bioinformatics to support their Computational Biology & Data Science team by analyzing large-scale biological data and contributing to the development of bioinformatics pipelines. Responsibilities • Work closely with CBDS scientists to process, analyze, and interpret next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including RNA-seq and/or small RNA-seq • Assist in the development and automation of bioinformatics pipelines using Python, R, or workflow management systems like Snakemake or Nextflow • Perform data quality control, alignment, quantification, and differential expression analysis • Help curate internal datasets and contribute to data visualization and reporting to cross-functional teams • Participate in regular team meetings, journal clubs, and code reviews to grow technically and scientifically • Collaborate with wet lab scientists to translate experimental results into actionable insights Skills • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science, Biology, or a related field • Hands-on experience in analyzing high-throughput sequencing data • Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis and scripting • Familiarity with tools such as FASTQC, STAR, HISAT2, Bowtie2, samtools, DESeq2, or similar • Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment and using version control (e.g., Git) • Experience with cloud computing environments (AWS, GCP) or containerization tools (Docker, Singularity) • Interest in or exposure to machine learning and/or large language models (LLMs) in biological contexts • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams Benefits • Certain employee benefits may be available to the contractor through the staffing company after meeting minimum criteria. Company Overview • Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Flagship Pioneering has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job