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Bioinformatics Scientist
Location
United States + 7 moreAll locations: United States | United Kingdom | Germany | Poland | Ukraine | Romania | Bulgaria | United Arab Emirates
Posted
38 days ago
Salary
$90K - $130K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Bioinformatics Scientist
Discovery Life Sciences
Role Description The Bioinformatics Scientist will take lab-generated data and create computational models that allow further manipulation and experimentation, perform incremental analysis required to process large amounts of data generated in a high-throughput Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) laboratory devoted to analysis of genomics data with focus on bulk and single-cell analysis. The function of Bioinformatics Scientist requires both strong programming skills and quantitative/statistical analysis. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. You must be able to work in a team environment that values open and honest communication, embraces challenge, innovation and continuous improvement, works hard and loves to have fun, is fast-paced and displays a can-do attitude. If this is you and you can prove it, you could be a great fit for our team. A Day in the Life of a Bioinformatics Scientist at Discovery Life Sciences: - Work with Product Managers and Designers to conceptualize and implement new features. - Collaborate with fellow Engineers to architect robust and scalable software solutions. - Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. - Participate in Agile development processes, including daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings. Qualifications - Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related field preferred. - Minimum of five (5) years' experience in next generation sequencing (NGS) (Illumina) data analysis. - Excellent programming skills, including Python and R, along with demonstrated experience with SQL databases, Unix and REST API. - Experience with Unix/Linux development environments and cloud computing. - Previous experience with bioinformatics tools such as BWA, SamTools, and GATK. - Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment and contribute directly to our company culture and success. Requirements - Develops and employs computational tools to analyze biological data. - Interpret data such as gene or protein expression patterns nucleotide, and protein sequence, structure, functions, pathways, and genetic interactions. - Responsible for developing testing and supporting NGS data analysis tools and pipeline and ensuring proper automation of data analysis. - Evaluate and implement state-of-the-art methodologies for NGS data analysis. - Responsible for building scalable cloud and HPC solutions. - Create and maintain databases and data models for storage and retrieval of biological information. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. - Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across the organization. Benefits - Competitive salary and benefits package options, including a free dental, vision package, life insurance, and disability coverage which start on your first day of employment. - This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es). These incentives are discretionary. - 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment. - Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.). - Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications and tuition. - Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity. - Team-building activities and social events. - Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.
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