Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Waters Advanced Diagnostics business is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join a highly multi-disciplinary team developing new infectious disease diagnostic technologies. This individual will be expected to develop new methods and tools for data analysis and interpretation, including translating data into clinically actionable decision algorithms to support our customers and patients. The role will require extremely strong communication skills, and an ability to translate highly technical information into meaningful insights.

Responsibilities:

• Innovate, develop, train and validate automated algorithms to translate extensive microbiological datasets into clinically actionable decisions.
• Collaborate to develop descriptive models and metrics from instrument platform data to enable exploratory data analysis and decision algorithm training.
• Support project team activities by developing and maintaining algorithm and data analysis pipelines that collect, process and analyze, and display experimental data.
• Collaborate with clinical and project teams to plan and analyze studies, experiments, and surveys; use statistics fundamentals to support and facilitate strategic decision making for management and project teams.
• Program, document, and validate software code to execute data handling tasks, perform data analysis and produce data visualization results.
• As a member of the R&D systems engineering and bioinformatics team, assist teams with identifying design risks and work to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as statistics and informatics subject-matter expert, mentor, and teacher to cross-functional teams
• Present analyses and interpretations to internal and external customers.
• Provide data analysis deliverables for projects to meet schedules and goals.
• Review and/or prepare formal written reports/documents for distribution within and outside the department.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Bioinformatics, Statistics or a related field is required
• Masters degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Bioinformatics, Statistics or a related field preferred

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Python, R, or similar data scripting / programming language is required
• Demonstrated database management skills and familiarity with SQL required
• Strong communication skills and ability to discuss data, modeling, and analysis with technical and non-technical audiences
• A high degree of professionalism, customer focus, and organizational skills is required
• Self-Motivated Learner

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience working within a regulated device or healthcare industry is preferred
• Coursework or experience in statistics fundamentals
• Ability to interpret project level requirements and develop programming specifications, as appropriate
• Experience with Software production and Test management tools
• Demonstrable scientific experimental design and data science experience preferred.
• Clear understanding of fundamentals of biological sciences: specifically, biology or biochemistry experience
• Knowledge in clinical microbiology is a plus.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Salary Range Information $95,900.00 - $153,400.00 USD Annual