Senior Bioinformatics Scientist – Oncology Diagnostics

Abbott; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in La Jolla, CA seeks a Staff Bioinformatics Scientist to lead complex projects, develop algorithms, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate across R&D. The role emphasizes data analysis, technique development, and strategic input for diagnostic assay product development.

The position requires deep bioinformatics knowledge, 8+ years in the field, and experience with HPC/cloud computing. Travel up to 10% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field with required years of experience.
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Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex bioinformatics projects from planning to execution.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Algorithms

Mentoring

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in bioinformatics / related field

Master’s in bioinformatics / related field + 4+ years

Bachelor’s in bioinformatics / related field + 6+ years

Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Tools

Genomic databases

Bioinformatics software

HPC / cloud computing environments

Job description

Abbott in La Jolla, CA seeks a Staff Bioinformatics Scientist to lead complex projects, develop algorithms, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate across R&D. The role emphasizes data analysis, technique development, and strategic input for diagnostic assay product development.

The position requires deep bioinformatics knowledge, 8+ years in the field, and experience with HPC/cloud computing. Travel up to 10% may be involved.