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Position Overview
The Bioinformatics Scientist, with limited guidance from more experienced scientists, works individually and in collaboration with others on multiple projects which are moderate to complex in scope. The Bioinformatics Scientist plays an active role in planning of projects and analyses and is often the bioinformatics lead responsible for the successful execution of the project. This position involves independently making detailed observations, analyzing data and interpreting results. Working in a team setting, the Bioinformatics Scientist, will primarily be involved in Research and Development projects serving as a technical lead in translating research ideas and concepts into the product development pipeline towards development of diagnostic assay products.
Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct analyses within several product or technology areas and identify problems and discrepancies.
- Independently plan and analyze results of bench level experiments within several product or technology areas.
- Manage bench-generated data and bioinformatics outputs within high performance computing (HPC) or cloud computing environment.
- Utilize and apply methods or technologies effectively and provide ideas for new techniques, when appropriate.
- Maintain knowledge of technological industry developments that could assist in completion of an assignment or aid in the development of new processes or procedures.
- Provide technical input and participate in decisions affecting project planning and experimental design.
- Prepare and provide information and data for scientific abstracts/conferences/project meetings/publication.
- Generate, document, and communicate development plans for critical aspects of a project.
- Participate in the development of research plans and experimental outlines.
- Prepare detailed technical procedures, protocols, and reports.
- Evaluate impact of nonconforming data to product or process.
- Identify and address trends in study data.
- Prepare and approve written reports.
- Lead identification of areas for process improvements.
- Maintain lab notebook in a clear, complete, and consistent manner, following all legal, ISO, and QSR requirements.
- Prepare reports and documentation providing the analysis or summarization of results, outcomes and next steps to supervisor, technical teams/groups, or project teams.
- Present results and defend scientific ideas and findings at data meetings, group meetings, project team meetings, and/or departmental meetings; provide technical input as needed.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and knowledge, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought and ability to provide insights and defend scientific ideas.
- Work on problems of diverse and complex scope in which analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
- Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Work on individual assignments and with project team members as appropriate to meet department and project objectives.
- Work within project timeframes that are established collaboratively by team members.
- Act as technical leader for one or more projects that are moderate to complex in scope.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgement within broadly defined practices and policies in: selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining and interpreting results; analyzing data and presenting findings in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
- Promote an open, collaborative environment built on trust to foster positive teamwork.
- Assist in planning and recommendation of activities that account for prioritization of organizational and department goals.
- Ability to train and mentor bioinformatics associates.
- Ability to organize, present, and convey moderate problems or issues.
- Ability to communicate clearly with supervisor and group members.
- Demonstrate excellent presentation.
- Ability to collaborate, work effectively and contribute within team, department, and cross functional teams.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail skills.
- Ability to effectively work on several varied projects at one time, with frequent changing priorities.
- Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Apply sound technical knowledge and ability gained through experience and/or learning.
- Apply previous knowledge and outcomes to new and valuable problems (able to make predictions based on a deep understanding of the fundamental nature of the inputs into a decision or action).
- Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
- Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
- Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
- Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
- Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field; or Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field plus 4 years of experience in lieu of a PhD; or Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field plus 6 years of experience in lieu of PhD.
- 1+ years of experience in medical device/IVD, biotech, life science or pharmaceutical industry.
- Extensive experience in Linux-based HPC or cloud computing environments and associated tools.
- Ability to write custom code in at least three programming or scripting languages.
- Knowledge of molecular biology and/or biochemistry and/or next-generation sequencing (NGS) and genomics.
- Working knowledge of statistical and mathematical methods in biology/genetics/genomics, including experience with statistical software, such as JMP or R.
- Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of industry or academic experience, post doc.
- Experience in an FDA-regulated environment, ideally in medical device development.
- Experience in a biotech manufacturing environment, preferably in an GMP and/or ISO environment.
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Salary Range:
$84,000 - $138,000 (National salary range)
$97,000 - $159,000 (California salary range)
The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - CA - San Diego on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.
Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.
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