Bioinformatics Scientist

Date Posted:

2024-05-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX BBN Technologies, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, is the research company behind many revolutionary advances that we take for granted today. BBN is where email was invented, and the first routers were implemented. Today, BBN's scientists and engineers are working to advance the state-of-the-art on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to quantum cryptography. BBN offers the opportunity to perform exciting and revolutionary research that solves important problems in an exciting, collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

We're looking for a creative, collaborative, and highly motivated bioinformatics scientist to join our biology R&D team to work on exciting, advanced biology research projects for the U.S. Government. The candidate will work with a team of about 12 people, and will contribute to multi-year, interdisciplinary programs that bring together teams in biology, engineering, and data science to develop and transition new biotechnology solutions in support of national security. Occasional overnight travel required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science or a related field plus 8 years of progressive technical experience
• U.S. Citizenship. Ability to access US-only data systems
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer - Familiar with all, Expert in some

• Bioinformatics software development and analysis experience with a knowledge of common bioinformatics tools and workflows (genomics required; transcriptomics/proteomics/metabolomics/multiomics are desirable)
• Experience with data science: data analysis, automation, visualization techniques
• Strong software development skills (experience in Python, agile workflows preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to generate data analysis reports and presentations
• Candidates should expect that they may be required to travel to a BBN, RTX, teammate, or customer site for meetings or other business-related activities.
• A Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science or a related field
• Experience in scientific publications and proposal writing
• Biostatistics experience, experience using biostatistics tools in MATLAB or R
• Active U.S clearance

What We Offer

Benefits (focus on unique benefits vs. standard). You may use your current requisition benefits content provided they have been reviewed by your HR Bus. Partner and Recruiter. Or you may use - Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• A diverse and technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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