Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist
Abbott
Summary
This position works out of our La Jolla location in the Cancer Diagnostics division. As the Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, you'll have the chance to work in collaboration with others on one or more projects which are complex in scope. The Senior Bioinformatics Scientist participates in or leads planning of projects and analyses and is often the bioinformatics lead responsible for the successful execution of the project.
Job description
This position involves independently making detailed observations, analyzing data, interpreting results, and providing insights into the next steps and direction of the project, as well as independently determining methods and procedures on new assignments or projects.
Working in a team setting, the Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will be involved in Research and Development projects serving as a technical lead and/or a subject matter expert in exploring and researching new technologies, providing ideas and concepts to improve or develop processes, and/or establish methods and processes for product development towards development of diagnostic assay products. The Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will mentor and provide technical guidance to junior scientists in project teams.
What You'll Work On
- Algorithm development to improve sensitivity of germline variant calling.
- Building bioinformatics pipeline prototypes to support germline sequencing.
- Development of Machine learning models to support variant classification and clinical significance predictions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. 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 4 years of experience in lieu of a Ph.D.; or Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field plus 6 years of experience in lieu of Ph.D.
- 5+ years of industry or academia experience in bioinformatics.
- 3+ years of experience in medical device/IVD, biotech, life science or pharmaceutical industry.
- 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.
- Technical expert in the area of molecular biology and/or biochemistry and/or next-generation sequencing (NGS) and genomics.
- Knowledge of product/assay research, design, or development.
- Working knowledge of statistical and mathematical methods in biology/genetics, including experience with statistical software, such as JMP or R.
- Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel and Word and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full time or part-time basis.
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student debt program
- Education benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.