Bioinformatician 1

Millipore Corporation; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

Millipore Corporation in Rockville, MD, is seeking a Bioinformatician I to design, develop, and deploy scalable data analysis pipelines for genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS) services in biosafety and pharmacogenomics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust computational solutions while advancing NGS applications in biosafety testing.

The role emphasizes documentation, workflow automation, and GLP/GMP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, computational sciences, bioinformatics, or related field (2+ years)
• Master's degree in IT, computational sciences, bioinformatics, or related field (1+ years)
• Ph.D. in IT, computational sciences, bioinformatics, or related field

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and troubleshoot bioinformatics pipelines, algorithms, and data analysis strategies for genomics services under the direction of the technical lead
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental data, verify results with Study Management, and maintain documentation for study integrity
• Proactively update management and interdepartmental teams on project progress, timelines, and bottlenecks
• Draft SOPs, manage change control for validated systems, and explore new technologies to optimize protocols

Skills

Linux/UNIX

Python

Perl

Shell scripting

Git

Software testing

Cross-functional communication

Project management

NGS genomics data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, computational sciences, bioinformatics, or related field

Master's degree in IT, computational sciences, bioinformatics, or related field

Ph.D. in IT, computational sciences, bioinformatics, or related field

Tools

Galaxy

Torque

Maui

Job description

Work Location: Rockville, Maryland Shift: No Department: LS-AS-TG4SX NGS Bioinformatics

Based in our Rockville, MD facility, the Bioinformatician I designs, develops, and deploys scalable data analysis pipelines to support our expanding genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS) services in product biosafety and pharmacogenomics. Working closely with cross-functional teams, management, and end-users, you will transform user requirements into robust computational solutions while helping advance NGS applications in biosafety testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and troubleshoot bioinformatics pipelines, algorithms, and data analysis strategies for genomics services under the direction of the technical lead
• Analyze and interpret complex experimental data, verify results alongside Study Management, and maintain detailed documentation for study integrity and peer review
• Proactively update Management, Study Directors, and interdepartmental teams on project progress, timelines, and technical bottlenecks
• Draft SOPs, manage change control for validated systems, and explore new technologies to optimize protocols while adhering to safety standards

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in information technologies, computational sciences/programming, bioinformatics, or other scientific discipline
• Master's degree with 1+ years of experience in information technologies, computational sciences/programming, bioinformatics, or other scientific discipline
• Ph.D. in information technologies, computational sciences/programming, bioinformatics, or other scientific discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• High proficiency in Linux/UNIX environments, relevant coding languages (e.g., Python, Perl, shell scripting), version control (Git), and software testing frameworks
• Hands-on experience analyzing high-throughput NGS/genomics data using command-line tools, workflow automation (e.g., Galaxy, cloud services), and cluster resource managers (e.g., Torque/Maui)
• Background in wet lab techniques (PCR, qPCR, Sanger/NGS sequencing) and familiarity with GLP/GMP regulations, safety standards, and document control
• Proven ability to draft technical software documentation, SOPs, and user requirement specifications while performing peer reviews and quality audits
• Excellent technical writing, cross-functional communication, and project management skills to lead multiple complex initiatives independently with minimal supervision

Salary Range for this position - $88,300 - $132,500 annually

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.