Senior Scientist II, R&D Bioinformatics

About the role

The Senior Scientist II in R&D Bioinformatics contributes significantly to the growth of LGC's molecular biology product portfolio. As a senior leader and subject matter expert, this person supports several R&D projects in the Diagnostics and Genomics business unit.

The Senior Scientist II has extensive knowledge of the scientific principles in bioinformatics and genomics research and applies this expertise to invent and implement innovative experiments. The main duty of this role is to foster innovation, compose and develop algorithms, tools, and pipelines for different PCR- and next generation sequencing (NGS)-based applications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily: Develop oligo building tools and pipelines for molecular techniques such as qPCR and NGS Develop algorithms and tools for NGS data analysis and new product creation Complete research projects in collaboration with multiple collaborators across the organization Provide algorithm and scientific mentorship to the internal and external software development teams Generate, optimize, and maintain scripts for routine genomic data processing, curation, and storage Provide customized data analysis support and training to wet-lab scientists as needed Build high-throughput multiplexing genotyping panels for human, plants, animals, and microbes Work together with Product Management, Project Management, Lab Services, and R&D teams on new product development and custom NGS projects/services Identify and define new product ideas or technologies, develop prototypes, conduct optimization studies, and present results to the leadership Attend meetings, conferences, symposia, and seminars to promote LGC capabilities and to keep abreast of scientific/technological developments Deliver high-quality product development documentation consistent with LGC's quality systems

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)

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

Additional Information

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.