Senior Bioinformatics Scientist - Oncology Diagnostics Lead

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

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Principal Bioinformatics Scientist to lead complex data analysis for Cancer Diagnostics R&D in San Diego. The role involves planning, execution, and timely delivery of projects across groups, guiding technical directions and communicating outcomes to senior management.

The candidate will contribute to experimental design, develop novel algorithms, and mentor junior scientists while advancing diagnostic solutions for diverse health conditions.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field required; extensive experience in bioinformatics and data analysis.
• Advanced degrees with substantial industry or academic experience in molecular diagnostics and data interpretation.
• Proven ability to plan, analyze, and communicate complex scientific results to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and analytical methods for complex datasets across multiple projects.
• Plan and execute experiments, assess data integrity, and guide project direction with data-driven insights.
• Present results clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams; contribute to publications and IP.

Education

PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field

Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field plus 4 years of experience

Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field plus 6 years of experience

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Principal Bioinformatics Scientist to lead complex data analysis for Cancer Diagnostics R&D in San Diego. The role involves planning, execution, and timely delivery of projects across groups, guiding technical directions and communicating outcomes to senior management.

The candidate will contribute to experimental design, develop novel algorithms, and mentor junior scientists while advancing diagnostic solutions for diverse health conditions.