Computational Scientist

Job Title: Scientist - Computational/ BioinformaticsLocation: Cambridge, MAIdeal candidate:The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree or PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a related discipline and will be comfortable supporting established bioinformatics workflows in a highly operational environment.This person should have experience working with computational pipelines, metadata handling, and QC-focused support work.Familiarity with UNIX/Linux infrastructure and some Python exposure are preferred. Benchling experience is helpful but not required.The team is looking for someone highly detail-oriented, organized, and reliable who can independently execute routine computational and metadata management tasks with consistency and accuracy.Strong candidates will be comfortable supporting established workflows rather than focusing solely on novel pipeline development or research ownership.Candidates local to the Cambridge/AMA area who can support an on-site schedule and commit to the full assignment duration will be strongly preferred.TD&B-Discovery GenomicsThis Contract Scientist will report to a Principal Scientist in the Discovery Genomics team of Target Discovery & Biology (TD&B). This role will support higher throughput, improved data management, and faster turnaround for projects analyzed within the TD&B group.What you will do:Support routine computational analysis of functional genomics and transcriptomics datasets using established internal pipelines and reporting systems.Assist with experimental registration, source sample tracking, and data management for NGS-based workflows to ensure data retention, visibility, and accessibility.Manage workflow and data entry in Benchling OEMS for pooled gene perturbation, amplicon-seq, bulk RNA-seq, and related NGS experiments.Process pooled genomic perturbation screen data, including raw FASTQ files, using established NextFlow pipelines and internal gene-edited reporting systems.Support future arrayed perturbation screening efforts by running established analytical pipelines once developed and implemented.Process Perturb-seq datasets by converting raw FASTQ files into count tables using established Cell Ranger workflows.Support bulk RNA-seq routine by downloading data from CROs, processing samples through the internal bulk RNA-seq pipeline and generating reports using established RNA-seq reporting workflows.Assist with transcriptomic assessment of edited clones using existing analysis pipelines.Partner closely with the manager and TD&B team members to prioritize analyses, troubleshoot routine issues, and ensure timely project completion.Maintain organized records of analyses, inputs, outputs, and reports to support reproducibility, data integrity, and downstream interpretation.About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from SSi People and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: SSi People Privacy Policy

Created: 2026-05-13