Associate Bioinformatics Scientist II
Admera Health
Summary
Admera Health is hiring a Bioinformatics Scientist to join our growing Bioinformatics team in South Plainfield, NJ. We are looking for a motivated, technically skilled scientist with expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS), multi-omics data analysis, and computational pipeline development. The ideal candidate will have strong programming and analytical skills, hands-on experience with bioinformatics workflows, and an interest in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to advance genomics research.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
NGS & Multi-Omics Analysis
- Perform routine and advanced bioinformatics analyses for WGS, WES, RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, and long-read sequencing projects.
- Develop customized analytical approaches to address challenging scientific questions and client-specific requirements.
AI/ML & Bioinformatics Innovation
- Research, evaluate, and implement AI/ML-based tools and analytical pipelines.
- Explore applications of AI/ML in genomics, quality control, workflow automation, and multi-omics data interpretation.
- Identify opportunities to improve analytical accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Pipeline Development & Computational Infrastructure
- Develop, optimize, and maintain reproducible workflows using Nextflow, Snakemake, nf-core, or similar frameworks.
- Deploy and support bioinformatics pipelines across local Linux systems, SLURM-based HPC clusters, and AWS cloud environments.
- Collaborate with IT teams to improve computing infrastructure and workflow performance.
- Maintain documentation, version control, and reproducibility standards.
Scientific & Client Collaboration
- Collaborate with wet-lab scientists, project managers, and clients to translate research objectives into computational solutions.
- Evaluate technical feasibility, define analytical requirements, and provide realistic project timelines.
- Interpret results, troubleshoot analytical challenges, and communicate scientific findings clearly.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- M.S. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or a closely related field.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in academic research, clinical laboratories, biotechnology, or industry.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Python, R, Bash/Shell scripting, and Linux command-line tools.
- Solid understanding of genomics, molecular biology, and NGS technologies.
- Hands-on experience with bioinformatics analyses across multiple omics applications.
- Experience developing or maintaining computational pipelines using Nextflow, Snakemake, or nf-core.
- Experience working with Linux, HPC, or cloud computing environments.
- Ability to interpret complex bioinformatics results and communicate scientific insights effectively.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience applying AI/ML or deep learning methods to genomics or computational biology.
- Experience with single-cell and spatial transcriptomics analysis.
- Familiarity with long-read sequencing data analysis.
- Experience with Docker, Singularity/Apptainer, or other containerization tools.
- Familiarity with AWS and scalable cloud-based computational infrastructure.
Requirements
- M.S. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or a closely related field
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in academic research, clinical laboratories, biotechnology, or industry
- Strong proficiency in Python, R, Bash/Shell scripting, and Linux command-line tools
- Solid understanding of genomics, molecular biology, and NGS technologies
- Hands-on experience with bioinformatics analyses across multiple omics applications
- Experience developing or maintaining computational pipelines using Nextflow, Snakemake, or nf-core
- Experience working with Linux, HPC, or cloud computing environments
- Ability to interpret complex bioinformatics results and communicate scientific insights effectively
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Company overview
Admera Health is a leading biotechnology company established in 2014 as a spinout from Genewiz, specializing in advanced genomic sequencing and bioinformatics services. Operating from its CLIA/CLEP-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in South Plainfield, New Jersey, the company provides comprehensive next-generation sequencing (NGS) solutions for academic, biopharmaceutical, and research institutions. Admera Health offers a wide range of services including whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, single-cell analysis, spatial transcriptomics, epigenomics, and biomarker discovery. The company leverages cutting-edge technologies from partners like Illumina, PacBio, 10x Genomics, and Parse Biosciences to deliver high-quality genomic data with rapid turnaround times. With a team of PhD-level scientists providing expert guidance, Admera Health supports researchers across diverse applications from basic research to clinical studies, enabling discoveries in areas such as cancer research, neurodegenerative diseases, and personalized medicine. The company's commitment to scientific excellence and customer support has established it as a trusted partner in the genomics research community.