[Remote] Computational Biologist | $85/hr Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crossing Hurdles is seeking a PhD-Level Computational Biologist for a project-based role. The main purpose of this position is to design benchmark problems, preprocess datasets, and build analysis pipelines while ensuring data integrity and compliance with technical constraints. Responsibilities • Design biologically grounded benchmark problems with a single correct answer and multiple plausible distractors • Source, preprocess, subsample, and anonymize datasets from public repositories such as GEO, SRA, or NCBI • Build and validate custom analysis pipelines to independently confirm correct solutions • Develop visualizations and diagnostics to ensure dataset integrity and reasoning depth • Ensure datasets meet technical constraints such as file size, runtime, and task complexity limits • Translate biological experiment design and lab-to-data nuances into evaluation-ready benchmarks Skills • Hands-on experience with sequencing or omics datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, WGS, mass spectrometry) • Strong familiarity with bioinformatics tools and formats such as BLAST, samtools, DESeq2, FASTA, FASTQ, or BAM • Comfortable coding in Python, R, and/or bash, including use of Jupyter notebooks • Solid understanding of experimental design considerations, including batch effects and data artifacts • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) or equivalent research experience in computational biology, genomics, or bioinformatics • Ability to work independently in a remote, contract-based role Company Overview • At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.crossinghurdles.com/. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job