Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, development, and validation processes in assay development for bioinformatics.

• Utilize expertise in bioinformatics, genomics, and assay technologies.

• Lead the design of development studies and all analyses related to assay development initiatives.

• Create statistical and machine learning methods to assess assay performance.

• Present analysis outcomes and methodologies to both internal teams and external partners.

• Construct scalable, production-ready workflows for high-throughput NGS data analysis.

• Support the successful deployment of production pipelines.

• Maintain adherence to regulatory standards throughout the bioinformatics development lifecycle.

• Assist in regulatory submissions and audits.

• Offer scientific guidance and mentorship to junior members of the bioinformatics team.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD or MS in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related data science discipline.

• At least 6-7 years of experience in bioinformatics analysis, algorithm development, and pipeline implementation.

• Comprehensive understanding of NGS technologies and various library preparation methods.

• Expertise in quantitative transcriptomics derived from NGS or expression microarray data.

• Skilled in machine learning and the creation of innovative bioinformatics methodologies.

• Experience in developing and deploying bioinformatics workflows on AWS.

• High proficiency in Python programming.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with the Quality and Regulatory Affairs teams.

• Proven track record of technical and scientific leadership.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Additional discretionary bonuses and incentives.

• Restricted stock units.