Senior Scientist II, R&D Bioinformatics
Key Skills for This Role
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Master or Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (bioinformatics, computer science, biostatistics, computational biology, genetics, biology)—or an equivalent combination of applicable education and work experience
- Minimum of 5 plus years of relevant work experience in a highly technical role with a focus in bioinformatics
- Proficiency in a high-level (e.g., Python,Perl) programming languages
- Demonstrated experience with Unix-based operating systems and bash shell scripting
- Strong expertise in crafting, building, and managing Docker-based environments
- Experience in software development including ticket management and version control (e.g., git)
- Experience in computational pipeline development and database management, as well as solid background in genomics and statistics
- Proven understanding of NGS algorithms and data analysis tools
- Practical experience in analyzing and handling extensive genomic datasets (e.g., whole genome sequencing, exome-seq, target enrichment, amplicon sequencing, RNA-seq, etc.)
- Practical experience with genome alignment, mapping, variant calling, and annotation tools
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office product suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience in workflow management systems (e.g., Airflow)
- Excellent understanding of molecular biology and NGS products/methods, platform-specific capabilities, and data interpretation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in workflow management systems (e.g., Airflow)
- Excellent understanding of molecular biology and NGS products/methods, platform-specific capabilities, and data interpretation
- EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
- Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position often requires working hours outside of these standard operating hours, including weekend work, especially during certain business cycles.
- What we offer (US based-employees):
- Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
- FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity programs
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
- Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
- Pet Insurance for our furry friends
- 8 weeks of parental leave for qualifying life event
- Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Companywide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!
- This position requires current U.S. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas (including H‐1B, H‐2B, OPT, O‐1, TN)
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
OUR VALUES
PASSION
CURIOSITY
INTEGRITY
BRILLIANCE
RESPECT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
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ABOUT LGC BIOSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES:
With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.
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