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Imagine being involved with innovative projects that change the course of our industry daily! At Labcorp, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive pharmaceutical solutions service companies, you will have an opportunity to build an exciting career while making a direct impact on the lives of millions. We have an excellent career opportunity for a Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist to join our growing team. This is a US remote-based position . If you have a comprehensive grasp of genomics and next-generation sequencing, this is an ideal position for you! Position Summary The Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist’s role centers around creating workflows, tools, and algorithms to support assay/product development. They will be skilled at deconstructing problem statements into components resolvable programmatically. They should work well independently, be organized, collaborative, and possess clear communication skills. They will be responsible for scaling pipelines to provide low-cost genetic answers to millions of people and will assist the Clinical team with ad-hoc analysis and research to meet regulatory requirements. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of standard bioinformatics tools used in NGS pipelines Experience with pipeline workflow engines like Nextflow, Snakemake Strong knowledge of Genomics and Molecular Biology Solid understanding of Illumina sequencing technologies and metrics Understanding of Cloud Computing Ability to develop high-performance bioinformatics workflows analyzing large NGS data volumes Build and evaluate algorithms and statistical models to enhance genetics applications Collaborate across disciplines by building, deploying, and maintaining software solutions compatible with distributed/containerized systems Develop best practices for NGS data analysis, including parameter optimization and resource utilization Mentor team members in bioinformatics algorithms and statistical techniques, considering accuracy and efficiency Participate in code reviews and analysis sessions to mentor budding engineers/scientists Drive genetics assay method development through critical analysis of experimental data Develop reproducible research analysis pipelines Ensure compliance with Labcorp HIPAA Security policies Maintain a visible profile in the bioinformatics community through publications and collaborations (optional) Education / Experience Masters with 8+ years’ experience in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology PhD with 5+ years’ experience preferred Application window open through: 10/13/24 Salary Range: $155,000 - $185,000 (USD) Benefits Employees working 20+ hours/week are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), PTO/FTO, Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours are eligible for the 401(k) Plan only. For more details, please visit our careers page. Why work at Labcorp? At Labcorp, our people make us great. Collaborate with diverse, talented colleagues and discover your potential as we build a stronger organization. We help develop medicines that improve health and lives. Equal Opportunity Employer Labcorp is committed to diversity and inclusion and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and needs, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Apply & Assistance We encourage all to apply. If you need assistance or accommodations during the application process, please visit our website or contact us. For more information on data collection and privacy, see our privacy policy. Create a job alert for this search Senior Scientist • USA, CA, San Francisco, 1400 16th Street #J-18808-Ljbffr LCA Lab. Corp. of America

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