Scientific Data Visualization Engineer

Job Title: Data Visualization EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Scientific Data Visualization Engineer to build and deliver high-impact analytical tools for Translational Medicine scientists and Biologists. This role involves developing interactive applications using R Shiny and TIBCO Spotfire, acting as a data steward to ensure high-quality, FAIR, and automated clinical and biomarker data. You will serve as the technical bridge between the raw data infrastructure and scientific end-users.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a mix of custom R Shiny applications, framework-based tools, and TIBCO Spotfire dashboards to answer complex scientific questions.
• Apply engineering best practices to automate dashboard updates and data pipelines, ensuring visualizations are integrated into live data workflows.
• Partner with Data Engineers to define efficient schemas and views in the Data Lake (Azure Fabric) that optimize front-end performance.
• Refine dashboard code to handle large-scale multi-omics datasets without compromising user experience.
• Collaborate with IT and Translational Sciences to define and implement data ingestion patterns for clinical biomarker datasets.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Advanced proficiency in R, specifically Shiny, reactive programming, and package development.
• Proficiency in TIBCO Spotfire.
• Strong grasp of ETL concepts and automation.
• Ability to write complex SQL and scripts for data preparation automation.
• Experience connecting R/Spotfire applications to cloud data sources such as Azure Fabric, Databricks, and AWS.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in data visualization, data engineering, computational biology, or software engineering.
• Experience with Shiny frameworks and the ability to build custom solutions.
• Experience with data governance, metadata management, or FAIR data principles.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a remote role, primarily based on the East Coast. However, if you are located nearby, occasional in-office meetings are encouraged. The position offers a long-term opportunity with great team support and learning opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, DE.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.
  
  

About Actalent

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