Thermo Fisher Scientific

Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics

Thermo Fisher Scientific$129K — $172K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or relevant field with 8+ years in bioinformatics, focusing on NGS applications; or an Advanced Degree with 6+ years of experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with Java, Python, and Perl.
  • Diverse knowledge in developing NGS applications and bioinformatics tools.
  • Experience in software design and development with an understanding of software testing best practices.
  • Expertise in Linux/Unix environments and relational databases.

Responsibilities

  • Represent software in program core team and collaborate with molecular biologists, algorithm developers, and product managers.
  • Translate custom needs into actionable software product requirements and specifications.
  • Track project timelines and complete high-quality documentation on schedule.
  • Develop test plans and test cases to verify and validate software requirements.
  • Perform algorithm testing for NGS data analysis pipelines.
  • Create verification tools to enhance testing automation coverage.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by internal and external users.

Benefits

  • Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans including health incentive programs.
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
  • At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays per year, in addition to paid parental leave.
  • Retirement and savings programs including a competitive 401(k) plan.
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to purchase company stock at a discount.
Full Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

You will be an integral part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of scientists and engineers working towards cutting edge scientific solutions in Bioinformatics of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).

Location

This is a fully onsite position based in Pleasanton, CA, and relocation assistance is not available. Candidates outside the local area may be considered for positions based at other Thermo Fisher Scientific sites or remote opportunities.

A Day in the Life
  • Represent software in program core team and interacting with colleagues from diverse functions such as molecular biologist, algorithm developers and product manager
  • Translate custom needs to software product requirements and product specifications
  • Effectively track project timelines and complete all required documentation with high quality in a timely manner
  • Develop test plans and test cases to verify and validate software product requirements and specifications
  • Algorithm testing for NGS data analysis pipelines
  • Develop verification tools to increase testing automation coverage
  • Promptly troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by both internal and external users


Keys to Success

Education

Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related biological field with 8+ years of experience in bioinformatics, with focus on NGS applications and oncology; OR Advanced Degree with 6+ years of experience

Experience
  • Diverse knowledge and experiences in developing NGS applications
  • Experience in bioinformatics tools and algorithms used in NGS analysis
  • Prior experience in software design and development with a good understanding of software testing best-practices
  • 5+ years of hands on software development experience with Java, Python, and Perl
  • Expertise working in Linux/Unix environments and relational databases
  • Understanding of clinical and regulatory requirements for diagnostic applications


Other
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen


Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $129,400.00-$172,500.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
  • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  • Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount


For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Size
130,000 employees
Market Cap
$213.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.3 billion
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+16.5%
Revenue
$32.2 billion
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