Bioinformatician

LUCENCE DIAGNOSTICS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering precision oncology company in Singapore is seeking a qualified individual to develop algorithms and bioinformatics pipelines. Candidates should have a strong background in NGS data analysis, programming skills, and a degree in Bioinformatics or related fields. You will work collaboratively to enhance cancer detection technologies and contribute to personalized treatment solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in NGS data analysis, with proven ability in bioinformatics.
• Strong proficiency in relevant programming languages.
• Good understanding of biology, algorithms, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and statistical models as required.
• Build production-level bioinformatics pipelines.
• Develop databases for genomic and diagnostic data.

Skills

Programming (Python, R, Unix shell scripts)

NGS data analysis

Bioinformatics algorithms

Statistics

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Computer Science

Tools

Docker

AWS

Job description

About us:

Lucence is a pioneering precision oncology company with a bold vision: a world where cancer is defeated through early detection and timely treatment. Our cutting-edge liquid biopsy tests use advanced molecular profiling to guide personalized cancer therapies, transforming how cancer is diagnosed and treated. At Lucence, we are shaping the future of precision medicine by capturing both genetic and cellular data from a single blood draw, bringing us closer to our mission of overcoming cancer.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing novel algorithms and statistical models as required by the company.
• Building production-level bioinformatics pipelines using docker and AWS step functions.
• Developing databases to compile vast amounts of genomic and diagnostics information.
• Evaluating research and clinical needs and leading the scoping out of project parameters.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead process and turnaround improvements.

To be a good fit for this role, you would have:

• A Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology/ Computer Science or the equivalent.
• At least 3 years of working experience in NGS data analysis. Experienced in developing bioinformatics algorithms or software independently.
• Strong proficiency in programming (Python, R, Unix shell scripts).
• A good understanding of biology, algorithms and statistics.
• Strong self-motivation with an inquisitive mind and a keen interest in creating solutions for real-time healthcare problems.
• Fully vaccinated status against COVID-19.

Shortlisted candidates for this role will be invited to try out our coding tasks as part of the recruitment process.