Bioinformatics Scientist II

Ambry Genetics; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bioinformatics Scientist II, where you'll leverage your expertise in NGS data analysis to enhance cutting-edge genetic testing solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and scientists to develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines, ensuring the successful launch of innovative products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values open scientific exchange and continuous learning. With a commitment to improving health through genetics, this company provides a comprehensive benefits package and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth.

Benefits

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Generous PTO

Qualifications

• PhD/Master's in Bioinformatics with 2+ years of experience required.
• Proficiency in Python and AWS for data analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct NGS data analyses and maintain bioinformatics pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new products.

Skills

Python

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Molecular Biology

Bioinformatics Databases

AWS

Version Control

Containerization

Workflow Engines

Education

PhD/Master’s in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

Docker

NextFlow

Job description

Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000 per year. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 7.5% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

Bioinformatics Scientist II – Remote, USA

As a member of Ambry’s Advanced Analytics group, you’ll be responsible for NGS data analysis, developing and maintaining our bioinformatics pipeline. This work will entail close interaction with a cross functional team of engineers, wet lab scientists, and clinicians with the goal of launching new products and improvements.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive data analyses within several product/ technology areas
• Implement new functionality or improvements to our production pipelines as suggested by our analyses
• Work in conjunction with assay development scientists to plan experiments in novel assay, development, troubleshooting, and sustaining support of existing products
• Present results and progress to non-bioinformatic stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• PhD/Master’s in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field with 2+ years of post graduate experience (preferably industry and in a CLIA setting)
• Proficient in Python for data analysis and processing
• High level understanding of the molecular biology behind NGS
• Expert knowledge of common bioinformatics databases, resources, and tools
• Experience analyzing sequencing data related to cancer, (e.g., germline or somatic single nucleotide variants (SNVs), indels, structural variations (SVs), fusions, copy number variants, RNA expression data, splicing variants)
• Experience with modern data analysis techniques (e.g., Jupyter notebooks, interactive charting) and using them in a reproducible fashion
• Proficiency with software engineering best practices (e.g., version control, unit testing, documentation)
• Familiarity with modern workflow engines (e.g., NextFlow)
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with AWS for data analysis (EC2 and S3)

Preferred

• Experience performing clinical validations
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Singularity)
• Familiarity with modern workflow engines (e.g., NextFlow)
• Experience with AWS for bioinformatics pipeline execution (NextFlow Tower, AWS Batch)
• Proven experience in cross-functional and interdepartmental collaboration
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting objectives

About Us:

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology