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We are seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer for our client based out of San Diego,CA .This is a hybrid role. Job description is below.
Position Overview:
Role-Bioinformatics Engineer
Location- San diego,CA[Hybrid]
Contract
Duration: 6+ months with a high possibility of extension
Job Overview:
· Design and implement bioinformatics analyses to support the development of novel assays, improvement of assays under development, and hypothesis testing requested Product Development and Computational Biology team.
· Collect and document product and software requirements and findings from analyses executed by themself and others.
· Design and implement software modules implementing the requirements collected from data analyses.
· Assist with the integration of software modules into pipelines.
· Design and implement software modules to automate data analyses.
· Prepare and provide information and data for scientific abstracts/conferences/project meetings/publications.
· Identify and address trends in study data.
· Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· 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.
· Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
· Ability and means to travel 10% between local Exact Sciences locations.
· Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or field as outlined in the essential duties.
· 4+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education as outlined in the essential duties.
· Experience with software ticketing, progress tracking, and timeline tracking systems: JIRA, Smartsheet.
· Knowledge and adherence to good coding and documentation practices.
· 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
· Advanced degree (PhD or Masters).
· 6+ years of relevant experience.
· Experience in an FDA-regulated environment, ideally in medical device development.
· Experience with computer vision, image analysis, or machine-learning workflows in a biomedical or scientific setting.
· Experience in a biotech manufacturing environment, preferably in an GMP and/or ISO environment.
· Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), and clinical and diagnostic test development.
· Experience with PDP (Product Development Process) and/or Cancer Genomics.
Other Job Details
- Work Schedule: PST Hours
- Interviews: Video interviews.
- Docs required: ID proof will be required.
- Availability: Candidates able to join immediately are preferred