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The Position:
We are seeking a motivated and scientifically rigorous Bioinformatics Scientist II to contribute to the development of next-generation minimal residual disease (MRD) laboratory-developed tests (LDTs). This role will support assay development efforts through bioinformatics analysis, experimental design, data interpretation, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is an early-career scientist with a strong foundation in genomics, bioinformatics, and next-generation sequencing (NGS). Candidates may be recent Ph.D. graduates or individuals with 1 to 3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience. The successful candidate will be a creative problem solver, critical thinker, and collaborative scientist who enjoys working at the interface of computational biology and laboratory assay development.
Bioinformatics Analysis & Assay Development
Contribute to the design, development, evaluation, and optimization of NGS-based MRD assays. Perform bioinformatics analyses to support assay development, analytical validation, and performance characterization studies. Analyze and interpret complex genomic datasets and communicate findings to project teams. Develop and maintain reproducible analysis workflows and scripts for assay development activities. Support evaluation of assay performance metrics, including sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, reproducibility, and quality control metrics. Participate in benchmarking studies to evaluate and compare bioinformatics methods and analytical approaches.
Experimental Design & Scientific Problem Solving
Collaborate with wet-lab scientists to design experiments, analyze results, and drive data-informed decisions. Apply critical thinking and scientific reasoning to investigate assay performance, troubleshoot challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement. Contribute to the development of novel computational approaches and analytical methods as needed. Document analyses, methods, and study results in a clear and reproducible manner.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with assay development, molecular biology, software engineering, biostatistics, clinical, and quality teams to support program objectives. Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and project planning activities. Help translate biological and technical questions into computational analyses and actionable recommendations. Communicate results effectively to both computational and non-computational audiences.