Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

BD; Sparks Corner (MD); On-site; USD 95,900 - 153,400; Full time

Job summary

BD is looking for a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join their Sparks Corner team. The ideal candidate will innovate and validate automated algorithms using microbiological data, translating it into actionable medical decisions. Strong proficiency in programming and communication skills are essential.

With a focus on teamwork, this role will support projects aimed at advancing disease diagnostics. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in bioinformatics or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency with Python, R, or similar data scripting/programming language.
• Strong communication skills to discuss data with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and validate automated algorithms for microbiological datasets.
• Develop descriptive models from instrument platform data.
• Collaborate with teams to plan and analyze studies.

Skills

Proficiency with Python

Data scripting/programming

Strong communication skills

Database management and SQL

Statistical fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Bioinformatics, Statistics

Master’s degree in related fields

Tools

Python

R

Job description

About the Company

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), applying to this role means applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high‑volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high‑quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Job Description

Waters Advanced Diagnostics business is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join a highly multidisciplinary team developing new infectious disease diagnostic technologies. The individual will develop new methods and tools for data analysis and interpretation, including translating data into clinically actionable decision algorithms to support customers and patients. The role requires extremely strong communication skills and an ability to translate highly technical information into meaningful insights.

Responsibilities

• Innovate, develop, train and validate automated algorithms to translate extensive microbiological datasets into clinically actionable decisions.
• Collaborate to develop descriptive models and metrics from instrument platform data to enable exploratory data analysis and decision algorithm training.
• Support project team activities by developing and maintaining algorithm and data analysis pipelines that collect, process and analyze, and display experimental data.
• Collaborate with clinical and project teams to plan and analyze studies, experiments, and surveys; use statistical fundamentals to support and facilitate strategic decision making for management and project teams.
• Program, document, and validate software code to execute data handling tasks, perform data analysis and produce data visualization results.
• Assist teams with identifying design risks and work to implement process improvement initiatives as a member of the R&D systems engineering and bioinformatics team.
• Serve as statistics and informatics subject‑matter expert, mentor, and teacher to cross‑functional teams.
• Present analyses and interpretations to internal and external customers.
• Provide data analysis deliverables for projects to meet schedules and goals.
• Review and/or prepare formal written reports/documents for distribution within and outside the department.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Bioinformatics, Statistics or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Bioinformatics, Statistics or a related field preferred.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Python, R, or similar data scripting/programming language is required.
• Demonstrated database management skills and familiarity with SQL required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to discuss data, modeling, and analysis with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• A high degree of professionalism, customer focus, and organizational skills is required.
• Self‑Motivated Learner.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience working within a regulated device or healthcare industry is preferred.
• Coursework or experience in statistics fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret project level requirements and develop programming specifications, as appropriate.
• Experience with software production and test management tools.
• Demonstrable scientific experimental design and data science experience preferred.
• Clear understanding of fundamentals of biological sciences: specifically, biology or biochemistry experience.
• Knowledge in clinical microbiology is a plus.

Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Salary Range

$95,900.00 - $153,400.00 USD Annual

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.