Senior Scientist II, R&D Bioinformatics

The Senior Scientist II in R&D Bioinformatics contributes significantly to the growth of LGCs molecular biology product portfolio. As a senior leader and subject matter expert this person supports several R&D projects in the Diagnostics and Genomics business unit. The Senior Scientist II has extensive knowledge of the scientific principles in bioinformatics and genomics research and applies this expertise to invent and implement innovative experiments. The main duty of this role is to foster innovation compose and develop algorithms tools and pipelines for different PCR- and next generation sequencing (NGS)-based applications.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:

• Develop oligo building tools and pipelines for molecular techniques such as qPCR and NGS
• Develop algorithms and tools for NGS data analysis and new product creation
• Complete research projects in collaboration with multiple collaborators across the organization
• Provide algorithm and scientific mentorship to the internal and external software development teams
• Generate optimize and maintain scripts for routine genomic data processing curation and storage
• Provide customized data analysis support and training to wet-lab scientists as needed
• Build high-throughput multiplexing genotyping panels for human plants animals and microbes
• Work together with Product Management Project Management Lab Services and R&D teams on new product development and custom NGS projects/services
• Identify and define new product ideas or technologies develop prototypes conduct optimization studies and present results to the leadership
• Attend meetings conferences symposia and seminars to promote LGC capabilities and to keep abreast of scientific/technological developments
• Deliver high-quality product development documentation consistent with LGCs quality systems

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (bioinformatics computer science biostatistics computational biology genetics biology)or an equivalent combination of applicable education and work experience
• Minimum of 5 plus years of relevant work experience in a highly technical role with a focus in bioinformatics
• Proficiency in a high-level (e.g. PythonPerl) programming languages
• Demonstrated experience with Unix-based operating systems and bash shell scripting
• Strong expertise in crafting building and managing Docker-based environments
• Experience in software development including ticket management and version control (e.g. git)
• Experience in computational pipeline development and database management as well as solid background in genomics and statistics
• Proven understanding of NGS algorithms and data analysis tools
• Practical experience in analyzing and handling extensive genomic datasets (e.g. whole genome sequencing exome-seq target enrichment amplicon sequencing RNA-seq etc.)
• Practical experience with genome alignment mapping variant calling and annotation tools
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office product suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in workflow management systems (e.g. Airflow)
• Excellent understanding of molecular biology and NGS products/methods platform-specific capabilities and data interpretation

Additional Information :

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position often requires working hours outside of these standard operating hours including weekend work especially during certain business cycles.  

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care childcare and elder care
• Voluntary Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability life insurance and employee assistance program
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• 8 weeks of parental leave for qualifying life event
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work Companywide social events frequent catered lunches and much more!

This position requires current U.S. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas (including H1B H2B OPT O1 TN)

ABOUT LGC: 

LGC is a leading global life science tools company providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers products and workflows and are valued for their performance quality and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief. Short listing interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status color race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC please visit our website

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time