Discovery Life Sciences, founded in 2018, is a leading biospecimen procurement and biomarker services provider, supporting precision medicine initiatives in onc
Bioinformatics Scientist
Location
Germany + 4 moreAll locations: Germany | Bulgaria | Romania | United Kingdom | Poland
Posted
31 days ago
Salary
$90K - $130K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Bioinformatics Scientist
Discovery Life Sciences
Title: Bioinformatics Scientist Location: United States Job Description: About Discovery Life Sciences: Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model. Position Summary: 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. Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience): - 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. Key Responsibilities: - 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 Compensation and Benefits: Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $90,000 - $130,000 annually. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. Your annual salary is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits include: - 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. Location, work hours, and application details: - Remote - US, Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, United Kingdom, or Poland - Flexible work schedule, start time between 7am and 9am local time We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success. The Discovery Life Sciences Talent Acquisition team proudly manages and represents all Discovery recruitment activities. We respectfully request that third party staffing agencies refrain from submitting candidates or soliciting meetings to discuss recruiting services. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorships of any applicant work visas at this time. Apply Now to join our team! Visit dls.com/careers for more details.
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