Data Scientist
Part-timeRemote · USContract / Part-time / Full-time$38.71–46.45/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Data Scientist will support a Cambridge-based biopharmaceutical company by analyzing and interpreting complex genomics datasets. The role begins at 20 hours per week for training and shifts to 40 hours per week. The scientist will work with biology teams, develop bioinformatics workflows, and apply statistical and computational methods to produce biological insights. The posting seeks an MS or PhD and 5+ years of NGS dataset analysis experience.
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Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
Title: Data Scientist
Location: Remote (Cambridge, MA based biopharmaceutical company)
Hours | shift | On Call | Timezone: EST
Duration: 12 months
Interview Process: 2 rounds
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Contract Data Scientist to support the analysis and interpretation of complex genomics datasets. This role will start part time (20 hours a week) for training and shift to full-time hours (40 hours a week).
Role Responsibilities:
Analyze and interpret NGS datasets, including amplicon sequencing, bulk RNA-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq.
Design, evaluate, and integrate high-throughput sequencing experiments and associated analyses.
Partner with biology teams to interpret results, troubleshoot challenges, and optimize experimental design.
Develop and maintain bioinformatics workflows and analytical pipelines.
Apply statistical and computational methods to generate actionable biological insights.
Ensure analyses are reproducible and scalable using modern software development best practices.Desired Education & Skills:
MS or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
5+ years of experience analyzing NGS datasets.
Strong understanding of sequencing technologies, experimental design, and relevant statistical methodologies.
Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages for biological data analysis.
Experience with cloud computing, version control (Git), containerization, and other modern computing practices.
Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional scientific teams.
Preferred: Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Nextflow, Snakemake, or similar platforms.Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.
Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future
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Minimum Education Required
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Minimum Experience Required
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Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$38.71 - $46.45 / Hourly
Postal Code
55155
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
102352
Job Benefits
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How this job compares
Set against the 4,281 open Data Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$38.71–46.45/hr
- US median$70–80/hr99 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $42.58/hr, is 43% below the US median midpoint ($75/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Data Scientist hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 66 open Data Scientist jobs in Minnesota and 4,281 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Accenture7 open
- Target7 open
- UnitedHealth Group6 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Data Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,732 postings).
- Education
- 2,151 of the 4,281 open Data Scientist jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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