Bioinformatics Scientist I
Company: Exact Sciences
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
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inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while
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Position Overview
The Bioinformatics Scientist I, 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 I 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 I, 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.
Salary Range:
$93,000.00 - $149,000.00
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, and is eligible to receive company stock upon hire
as well as annually.
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 .
Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse
team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can
develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and
belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here
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