[Hiring] Biology & Bioinformatics Research Specialist @Gramian Consulting Group

Role Description

We are seeking experienced Biology, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Specialists to contribute to a specialized AI training and evaluation project focused on advanced biological research and scientific reasoning.

• CONTRACT: Contractor
• LOCATION: Remote – US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Southeast Asia, and broader APAC.
• EDUCATION: Master's or PhD preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• ENGLISH: C1 minimum.
• PROJECT: AI training and benchmarking in biology and bioinformatics.
• AI EXPERIENCE: Not required.

• Design, evaluate, and critique biology, bioinformatics, and computational biology workflows for AI benchmarking initiatives.
• Provide expert insights into genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and other biological data analysis pipelines.
• Assess and optimize computational pipeline parameters, software configurations, and statistical methods.
• Analyze biological datasets, including:
  • Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data.
  • RNA sequencing and single-cell datasets.
  • Genomic variants and variant calling results.
  • Protein structures and proteomics data.
  • Molecular and cellular biology datasets.
• Evaluate scientific methodologies and AI-generated biological analyses for accuracy, consistency, and reproducibility.
• Identify analytical errors, methodological limitations, and opportunities for improving computational workflows.
• Contribute domain expertise to the development and validation of biology-related AI models and tools.
• Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to support knowledge transfer.
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to technical and non-technical collaborators.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a closely related STEM discipline.
• Equivalent professional industry or research experience may also be considered.
• Deep expertise in at least one relevant biological or computational specialization.
• Hands-on experience analyzing real biological datasets.
• PhD holders with industry experience in software engineering, data science, computational biology, or related technology roles are particularly encouraged.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R.
• Experience with relevant scientific tools, depending on specialization.
• Professional written and spoken English proficiency at C1 level or higher.
• Strong statistical, quantitative, and analytical reasoning skills.

Company Description

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.