Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist

Exact Sciences

San Diego, CA, US
Base: $128,000 - $192,000; bonus: eligible; benefi...
Onsite
Ph.d. in bioinformatics or related field
5+ years industry bioinformatics experience
3+ years medical device/ivd experience
The Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will serve as a technical lead for complex R&D projects aimed at developing diagnostic assay products

Job Summary

  • The Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will serve as a technical lead for complex R&D projects aimed at developing diagnostic assay products.
  • This role requires independently developing methods, analyzing bench-level experimental data, and providing strategic insights to guide project direction.
  • Exact Sciences offers robust benefits including paid time off, health coverage, and a retirement savings plan alongside a purpose-driven mission to change cancer detection.

Matching Summary

The Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will serve as a technical lead for complex R&D projects aimed at developing diagnostic assay products.

Salary

Base: $128,000 - $192,000; Bonus: Eligible; Benefits: PTO, health, dental, vision, retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in bioinformatics or related field
  • 5+ years industry bioinformatics experience
  • 3+ years medical device/IVD experience
  • Linux-based HPC or cloud computing expertise
  • Custom coding in at least three languages
  • Expertise in molecular biology and NGS genomics

Nice-to-have

  • Machine learning and AI experience
  • NextFlow pipeline development skills
  • AWS or similar cloud platform experience
  • Whole exome or targeted panel analysis
  • Clinical laboratory setting background
  • Comprehensive genomic profiling design

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. required or Master's with 4 years experience
  • Minimum 5 years bioinformatics industry experience
  • Minimum 3 years medical device/IVD experience
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be currently authorized to work in the US

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