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Bioinformatics Data Analysis Expert

Mercor

Hybrid
Part Time
$85,000
Hybrid
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Job Overview

Job TitleBioinformatics Data Analysis Expert
Job TypePart Time
Offered Salary$85,000
LocationHybrid

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Job Description

Bioinformatics PhD - Data Analysis Expert

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Bioinformatician

Type: Contract

Compensation: $60–$85/hour

Duration: 4 weeks

Commitment: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Solve complex bioinformatics problems in transcriptomics, genomics, and virology.
  • Analyze large biological datasets and submit analytical workflows as Jupyter notebooks.
  • Work independently under a blind protocol with no prior context.
  • Inform the evaluation of frontier AI models on scientific reasoning.
  • Utilize Python and/or R for bioinformatics pipelines.
  • Produce well-documented, reproducible Jupyter notebooks.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD or Master's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or related field.
  • Experience with at least 2 of: RNA-seq analysis, variant calling, metagenomic classification, epigenomic profiling, single-cell analysis, or population genetics.
  • Proficiency in Python and/or R.
  • Familiarity with command-line tools (e.g., samtools).
  • Strong independent problem-solving ability.

Start Date

March; tasks assigned on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

Short screening questionnaire to assess subdomain expertise and tool familiarity.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome

For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Key skills/competency

  • Bioinformatics PhD Data Analysis Expert
  • Transcriptomics
  • Genomics
  • Virology
  • Data Analysis
  • Jupyter Notebooks
  • Python
  • R
  • Command-line tools
  • AI models

Tags:

Bioinformatics
Data Analysis
PhD
Master's
Transcriptomics
Genomics
Virology
Python
R
Jupyter Notebooks
Computational Biology
Genomics
RNA-seq analysis
Variant calling
Metagenomic classification
Epigenomic profiling
Single-cell analysis
Population genetics
Command-line tools
AI research labs
Remote
Contract

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How to Get Hired at Mercor

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight your PhD/Master's in bioinformatics, computational biology, or genomics, and specific experience in RNA-seq, variant calling, or other listed areas.
  • Prepare for the AI interview: Be ready to discuss your expertise in bioinformatics tools and techniques, as assessed by Mercor's AI.
  • Showcase problem-solving skills: Emphasize your ability to work independently and solve complex data analysis challenges.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency: Ensure your resume clearly shows your skills in Python, R, and command-line tools for bioinformatics pipelines.
  • Complete the application promptly: Submit your resume and complete the AI interview within the recommended time frame.

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