Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist – Novel Cell Free DNA Applications
$155,000–$190,000 year
On-site · Fremont, California, United States
Job Summary
The Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will design and develop novel cell-free technologies and products, collaborating with laboratory scientists to create and evaluate applications for cell-free DNA assays. This role requires modeling and improving assay performance using deep genomics and statistical knowledge. Responsibilities include synthesizing large datasets, partnering with clinical teams, and maintaining current knowledge of technological advancements in the field. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and extensive experience in cancer genomics, including somatic mutational detection and liquid biopsy analysis, with proficiency in statistical methods and programming languages such as Python or R.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in bioinformatics, genomics, or a related field
- Extensive experience with cancer genomics
- Extensive experience with somatic mutational detection and filtering
- Experience with cancer liquid biopsy analysis
- Proficiency in the application of statistical methods to genomic applications
- Proficiency with at least one common programming language (e.g., Python, R)
- A track record of designing and implementing experimental approaches to confirm and elaborate upon findings from complex projects
- Experience publishing and presenting scientific results
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