R Developer with Life Science Background

What we expect from you:

• Proficient in R
• Experience in processing, analyzing, and visualizing biological data (especially clinical data)
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Experience in building web applications or websites using R/Shiny or JavaScript
• Experience in creating and maintaining R packages
• Experience in requirements gathering and backlog management
• Master’s degree in bioinformatics or a related discipline (e.g., computer science, data science, biostatistics, mathematics) or equivalent work experience
• You have a valid passport (when you're based outside of Poland) or ID (if you're based in Poland).
• Must be located in EMEA or LATAM.

Additionally, we'd appreciate if you have:

• Experience in designing and maintaining reproducible data processing pipelines (i.e., Nextflow)
• Experience in applying data science approaches (data engineering, machine learning) to business problems
• Understanding of fundamental concepts in molecular biology and bioinformatics
• Experience in using bioinformatics tools and databases (i.e., Bioconductor, BLAST, NCBI, EMBL, PDB, PubMed)
• Ability to use advanced JavaScript to implement visually impressive applications
• Knowledge of advanced mechanisms of Shiny (e.g., bindings, register DataObj, performance, promises, single-threading, etc.) and ability to use them in practice effectively
• Experience using cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with database management systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or MongoDB
• Experience in collaboration with scientist and clinical researches

What’s in it for you:

• Up to 25.200 PLN/month + VAT on a B2B contract ( Up to $5650/month). Please check our career path document regarding levels and salary systems.
• 26 days of paid holidays + an equivalent of public holidays in Poland, est. 13 days in 2024
• +5% of salary in Professional Development Budget to spend on activities that help you grow
• 33 days (paid 80%) per year on B2B when on a sick leave
• 4 paid days per year to be used for training/conferences, events, or workshops
• Remote work-first working culture with flexible working hours to adjust to your family life
• Private health care insurance for you and your family
• Life insurance for you and your family
• FitProfit or FitSport membership card (in Poland)
• AskHenry – a personal assistant works great in large Polish cities, elsewhere limited to online support
• Opportunity to work with the prestigious brands where you can see how data science is used
• Opportunity to develop yourself as an independent Shiny expert in a data science community

What can you expect during the recruitment process?

• Screening call
• Home assignment
• Tech Interview
• Domain Knowledge and Culture Fit Interview (we cherish our values; you can read more here: https://appsilon.com/careers/).

Appsilon is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.
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