Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics
Job Description
Who we are:
Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.
At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai's portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.
Your next role as a Miracle Maker
TriLink Biotechnologies is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Chemistry team as a Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics. As a Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics you will be responsible for bioinformatics pipeline and informatics development and maintenance, maintaining and developing NGS software, developing QC methods using NGS for mRNA, gRNA and pDNA.
How you will make an impact:
- Develop, optimize and apply pipelines and algorithms for processing and analyzing biological data.
- Work as a member of a team (with both outside and inside entities) to develop algorithms for analysis of NGS data.
- Conduct independent data analysis and interpretation, and generate reports as per specifications.
- Evaluate tools and coordinate efforts between the project teams and IT groups to define, validate and implement software for data management and analysis.
- Work with business development and product development teams to evaluate new opportunities in algorithm and/or software development related to RNA-seq NGS applications.
- Perform other functions and duties as required.
The skills and experience that you will bring:
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, Biology or Genetics, with a strong background in applied genomic data analysis and 5 years related experience.
- Strong Experience with building / supporting / using bioinformatics pipelines.
- Strong background and hand-on experience in genomic sequence analysis, NGS analysis, and pathway/network.
- Excellent statistical analysis skills of high-throughput biological data, including RNA-seq
- Proficiency in programming in C, C C, C++, C#, or Java, Python, R or Perl, et al.
- Strong ability to collaborate with teams of research scientists, bioinformaticians, software developers, and external collaborators.
- Machine Learning and data-driven analyses skills is a plus.
- Relevant mRNA industry experience preferred.
- Other basic bioinformatics (cloning design, primer design, local alignments, in silico translation, etc.), with gene editing guide RNA design as a plus.
CA Full-Time Exempt Only:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $116,300 - $136,000. In addition, highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation and company sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.
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The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:
- You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
- You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
- We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
- Fertility & family planning assistance.
- A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
- Retirement contributions.
- Holidays & Paid Time Off.
Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at ourBenefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/
To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/
Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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