Invivoscribe is an industry pioneer and global leader in precision oncology diagnostics. For more than 30 years we have driven international standardization of molecular and flow cytometry testing and expanded access to advanced cancer therapies worldwide. Our mission is simple and unwavering: Improving Lives with Precision Diagnostics®

We are seeking toadd a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist. The Senior Bioinformatics Scientist is responsible for leading a team of bioinformatics scientists and associates in the analysis of complex NGS datasets. This involves coding, maintaining and troubleshooting analytical pipelines and software that meet the high regulatory standards for diagnostic cancer assays.

Headquartered in San Diego, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, Invivoscribe develops and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of molecular and flow cytometry assays, reagents, controls, and bioinformatics tools under ISO 13485 design control. Our products and services support more than 700 clinical laboratories in over 160 countries.

Core Responsibilities

Maintains, troubleshoots and improves existing bioinformatics tools, pipelines, and software.
Actively leads a team of Bioinformatics Scientists and Associates in the data analysis for NGS projects.
Designs and implements novel computational and statistical approaches and frameworks to analyze and interpret complex NGS data sets.
Manages analytical activities to ensure scope and timeline meet the aims of Invivoscribe.
Regularly communicates accomplishments and progress to team members and management.
Proactively communicates with co-workers to help ensure analytical goals are achieved.
Coordinates and interacts closely with other scientists on data quality and file management; implements these formats and metrics for project data.
Conducts genetic interpretation and application of results from NGS data.

Core Requirements

Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, molecular biology, or related field with, typically, 5+ years of applicable post-graduate experience. M.S. degree in bioinformatics or related field and 7+ years of applicable post-graduate experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Extensive background in applying biostatistics to biological datasets.
Extensive background in immunology and/or cancer research.
Experience with the analysis of next generation sequence (NGS) data and knowledge/familiarity with various NGS platforms and NGS protocols.
Experience with Linux and fluency in at least one programming language (e.g., Perl, Python) with the capability to quickly learn and adopt new tools. Experience with R is advantageous.
Experience in providing technical leadership to teams of bioinformatics scientists, with cooperation amongst multi-disciplinary project teams.

Why Join Us

At Invivoscribe, you will join a mission-driven global organization advancing the future of precision oncology. Through advanced level analysis of complex datasets, you will have the opportunity to impact patients around the world. We offer:

Competitive compensation and performance incentives
Comprehensive global benefits
A collaborative, innovative-driven culture
The opportunity to make a significant global impact in precision medicine

If you are a highly motivated, self-driven technical leader, enthusiastic about fostering a culture of scientific and technical excellence, we look forward to speaking with you.

Invivoscribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

INVIVOSCRIBE INC

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