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ZS · 1 day ago

Decision Analytics Associate Consultant - Bioinformatics

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life through data, science, and technology. The Decision Analytics Associate Consultant will apply expertise in multi-omics data analysis and bioinformatics to solve challenges in the life sciences industry, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions for clients.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Apply hands-on expertise in advanced multi-omics data analysis to solve novel challenges across the life sciences industry

Utilize advanced bioinformatics techniques to analyze and interpret complex multi-omics datasets, providing actionable insights to address challenges in the life sciences sector

Design, develop, and implement robust bioinformatics pipelines and workflows tailored to client-specific needs, ensuring efficient and rigorous data processing and analysis

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, data scientists and project managers to integrate your deep understanding of bioinformatics into broader project objectives

Serve as a subject matter expert in specific area or application of bioinformatics, to drive innovation, mentor colleagues and share knowledge across teams

Engage with clients to understand their challenges, present analytical findings, and offer strategic recommendations

Develop and share insights based on ZS-driven bioinformatics innovations, positioning them within broader industry trends to inform internal teams and external stakeholders

Qualification

BioinformaticsMulti-omics data analysisData scienceRPythonAnalysis pipelinesClient-first mentalityFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsTeam leadershipCollaborative spirit

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree required in any discipline with strong record of academic success in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics, econometrics or engineering

2-4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience. A PhD may substitute in lieu of work experience

Familiarity and comfort across many applications of human bioinformatics and computational biology in addition to deep and demonstrated leadership in one or more of the following: Large-scale genomic and multi-omics data analysis including GWAS, PheWAS, Molecular QTL analysis, MR, PRS, etc

Multi-omics data analysis and integration applied to oncology, immunology, cardiometabolic health or neurodegeneration

Single-cell and spatial omics

Functional genomics, epigenomics and systems biology

Flow cytometry, imaging or other advanced technique applied to drug discovery activities

Strong data science and programming skills in R and/or Python, deep knowledge of relevant bioinformatics tools

Demonstrated experience developing highly performant analysis pipelines / workflows including use of popular orchestration languages such as Nextflow, WDL, CWL, etc

Strong scientific rigor with evidence of delivering high quality, reproducible analysis

Excellent communication, presentation and team leadership skills with an eagerness for feedback and continuous improvement

Passion, curiosity, and growth mindset coupled with deep commitment to an open and collaborative working environment

Fluency in English

Client-first mentality

Intense work ethic

Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

Benefits

Health and well-being

Financial planning

Annual leave

Personal growth and professional development

Robust skills development programs

Multiple career progression options

Internal mobility paths

Collaborative culture

Company

ZS

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ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it.

Founded in 1983

Evanston, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.zs.com/

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