Staff Scientist – Spatial Bioinformatics

DSS Takara Bio India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DSS Takara Bio India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru (office-based) seeks a Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics (Spatial) to design and develop spatial omics and NGS analysis pipelines. The role involves end-to-end software development, supporting internal and external bioinformatics requests, and occasional travel up to 5%.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in Bioinformatics or a related field with 5–8 years post-PhD experience and strong Python/R coding skills under Linux, plus experience with spatial

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related field with 5–8 years post-PhD experience.
• Extensive experience analyzing spatial multi-omics and NGS data.
• Proficient in Python or R under Linux with reproducible workflows.
• Experience designing and delivering bioinformatics pipelines using Nextflow/Scanpy/Squidpy.

Responsibilities

• Develop bioinformatics pipelines for spatial omics and NGS data.
• Analyze data and generate reports with clear interpretation.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and R&D to align with market needs.
• Release new tools within deadlines and document processes.
• Follow SDLC with version control and documentation.
• Present tools at meetings or to customers as needed.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Spatial omics

NGS analysis

Python

R

Linux

Data visualization

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Nextflow

Scanpy

Squidpy

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job Title: Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics (Spatial)

Learn more about our company and how we support you:

DSS Takara Bio India (DTI) - a subsidiary Takara Bio Inc., empowers life science discovery. We bring innovation and inspiration to every scientist - promoting discoveries that improve health and the environment. We hold values that all employees and prospective candidates should demonstrate: Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Growth, Diversity and Quality. We value helping employees develop their skills and you will be part of this journey!

At Takara Bio, we know that every experimental decision has an impact. Choices matter, from design to data analysis. We create best-in-class products that get the job done. In your hands, what do those research reagents and kits create? Something powerful: knowledge, understanding, and—often—hope! Together we can improve the human condition through biotechnology…and That's Good Science!

How this role drives the company forward:

The Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics is responsible for collecting product requirements and designing and developing Spatial omics and NGS analysis pipelines to meet those requirements.

The Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics is responsible for all aspects of the software development process from the project initiation to software release, including supporting internal and external customer bioinformatics requests.

The Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics role is based out of Bangalore and is office-based.

Approximately 5% travel, including overnight, is required.

How you will make an impact:

As a Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics, you will be part of a growing team of bioinformaticians primarily focused on spatial bioinformatics solutions, single-cell and bulk RNA, DNA, and immune profiling NGS applications.

You will support R&D with analysis and pipeline development while using and promoting best practices for coding (Python/R) and reproducible research. You will develop interactive data visualization resources that enable robust biomarker discovery and guide the user to relevant biological insights. You excel at interpreting results and troubleshooting tools, analyses, and code. You have a deep understanding of factors important to NGS experiments and analyses and are interested in understanding the algorithms and parameters of bioinformatic tools.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands‑on experience with (1) analyzing and interpreting spatial multi‑omics data, and (2) using advanced single‑cell RNA and spatial analysis techniques. Experience with Nextflow, Scanpy, Squidpy, and diverse cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, GCP) is a plus.

What will you do:

• Works to develop bioinformatics packages/pipelines for one or more projects, exhibiting good code design and development practice.
• Analyzes spatial and NGS data and generates reports exhibiting good analytical design, data summary and interpretation, and clear report preparation.
• Works closely and independently, through regular communication, with Product Managers and senior members of the Bioinformatics and R&D teams to understand market trends and competition relevant to products worked on. Proposes new tools for development based on this analysis and works independently with Product Managers and/or R&D to design appropriate specifications.
• Develops and releases new bioinformatics tools and pipelines according to approved proposals and within stated deadlines.
• Follows standard Software Development Life Cycle process, including version control and independently authors related technical documentation.
• Serves as a resource to R&D and other departments within the organization, including Product Management, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance especially during product development and release.
• Represents R&D at scientific meetings or in front of customers, including presenting seminars or tutorials on tools they have developed.
• Serves to support Sales and Technical Support representatives on technical matters.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

How will you get here?

• Typically requires a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or a relevant scientific discipline followed by a minimum of 5 to 8 years post-Ph.D. experience in Bioinformatics working in academia or industry.
• Experience in pipeline design and development following standard Software Development Life Cycle practice, including developing appropriate wrappers to provide easy‑to‑use tools for non‑Bioinformaticians.
• Extensive experience analyzing spatial and NGS data sets using industry‑standard methods and tools.
• Professional pipeline development experience with one or more major programming languages such as Python or R under a Linux environment is required.
• Strong statistical, mathematical and/or analytical skills as demonstrated by experience with R or Python datascience libraries.
• Collaborative personality with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information about the role:

Please note this job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including job‑related skills, training, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

At DSS Takara Bio India, we’re more than just a life sciences company — we’re a team driven by purpose, innovation, and impact. As part of the globally renowned Takara Bio Group, we bring cutting‑edge molecular biology solutions to the scientific and research community.

When you join us, you become part of an organization that:

• Empowers Growth
• Makes a Difference
• Offers Global Exposure