The Bioinformatics Scientist, with limited guidance from more experienced scientists, works both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects that range from moderate to complex in scope. This role involves active participation in project planning and analyses, often serving as the bioinformatics lead responsible for the successful execution of projects. The Bioinformatics Scientist independently makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results. In a team setting, the Bioinformatics Scientist will primarily engage in Research and Development projects, acting as a technical lead in translating research ideas and concepts into the product development pipeline for diagnostic assay products. Additionally, the Bioinformatics Scientist will support and improve bioinformatics pipelines for production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with R&D scientists on the development of new assays, measurement technologies, and tests for evaluating clinical conditions.
• Perform statistical and bioinformatics analyses of experimental data generated by clinical testing instruments, such as DNA sequencers and qPCR.
• Conduct data mining on both internally produced and publicly available datasets.
• Provide analytical information to management to support decision-making regarding the development of new laboratory-developed tests.
• Offer bioinformatics support for commercial molecular diagnostics.
• Develop or enhance data analysis pipelines necessary for processing large datasets.
• Prepare and provide information and data for scientific abstracts/conferences/project meetings/publication.
• Manage bench-generated data and bioinformatics outputs within high performance computing (HPC) or cloud computing environment.
• Prepare detailed technical procedures, protocols, and reports.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:    

• Proven track record of proficiency in data analysis and statistical learning
• Proficient in biological sequence analysis and analysis of next-generation sequencing data
• Proficiency with Python, R is highly desirable
• Experience with Laboratory Developed Tests (LDT) highly desirable
• Programming experience in Python or Perl and experience with rational and non-structure databases is highly desirable
• Experiences with public domain tools of NGS data analysis (CLCbio, GATK2, Bowtie, BWA, SOAP, Samtools, Bedtools).
• Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought
• Knowledge of using professional concepts to contribute to development of company's concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways; works on extremely complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables; exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results; acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may oversee and manage the activities of lower level personnel
• Extensive experience in Linux-based HPC or cloud computing environments and associated tools.
• Ability to write custom code in at least three programming or scripting languages.

Minimum Education & Previous Experience Required:

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field; or master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field plus 2 years of experience; or bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field plus 6 years of experience in industry.
• Previous Labcorp experience working for the data science & bioinformatics team

Application Window closes 3/14/2025

Pay Range: $80,852 - $131,700 annually

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. 

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.  For more detailed information, please click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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Salary : $80,852 - $131,700