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# Data Scientist III

- **Company:** System One
- **Location:** Ridgefield, CT, United States
- **Salary:** $79,040.0 - $90,126.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Bash Shell, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Unix, Cloud Computing, Computational Biology, Computer Simulation, Databases, Data Integration, Data Mining, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Simple Data Format, Data Processing, Scripting, Bioconductor, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/dba3c66b-d4ef-47a2-9a7d-493e4214b24c/data-scientist-iii

## About the Role

* Master's degree from an accredited institution with one-plus (1+) years of experience in a related scientific discipline (Computer Science, Genomics, Biostatistics or Bioinformatics preferred) OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with seven-plus (7+) years of experience in a STEM discipline.
 * The successful candidate will have experience with more than one of the following:
 + Analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS)
 + Functional genomics
 + Statistics for big data analysis
 + Multi-omics data integration
 * Good knowledge of existing bioinformatics databases and file formats
 * In-depth understanding of computational methods for NGS analysis and the usage of public data resources required
 * Strong hands-on skills in relevant programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Shiny, UNIX/Linux, UNIX bash shell scripting, Nextflow), statistical software, cloud computing, visualization tools, and relevant R/Bioconductor packages
 * Demonstrated ability to produce well-designed and documented code
 * Familiarity with computational biology tools and experience working with computational biologists to solve problems
 * Must enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment
 * Ability to troubleshoot both individually and as part of a team
 * Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to communicate in an open, transparent, timely and consistent manner

## Description

Job Title: Data Scientist III Location: Ridgefield, CT Type: Contract Compensation: $38-$43.33/hr Work Model: Onsite Hours: 40.0, * Strong scientific understanding and experience in bioinformatics

 * Experience in pharmaceutical research and in Immunological disease a plus
 * Design, implement and/or deploy NGS data analysis workflows for data processing, visualization, integration and mining to support novel therapeutic target identification and disease biomarker discovery
 * Data Analysis: Implement methods for omics data analysis, and interpretation of genomic data sets (e.g., bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ATAC-Seq)
 * Data Visualization: Fluency in contemporary data visualization methods like R Shiny , D3
 * Data Integration: Analyzing diverse datasets (multi-omics) to find relevant drug discovery targets and downstream effects relevant to immune disease
 * Data Mining: Internal, collaborative, and public databases to assist in the characterization of immune disease
 * Select and benchmark methods and tools, define and perform appropriate QC measures
 * Apply and develop innovative analysis approaches when standard methods are not adequate
 * Interpret and present analysis results to coworkers and collaborators
 * Follow relevant scientific literature to ensure use of optimal methods and understand emerging practices across the field
 * Demonstrates the ability to interpret the outcome of experiments, propose appropriate follow-up, and may propose new avenues of investigation
 * Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports
 * Automate processing and results reporting and delivery
 * Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics
 * Complies with applicable regulations; Maintains proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies