Job Description

Job Title: Bioinformatician
Department: Operations
Reports To: Department Manager
Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Date: August 2020

Avance Biosciences is a leading CRO specialized in assay development, validation, and sample testing supporting drug development and manufacturing in compliance with GLP and GMP regulations. We are hiring a Bioinformatician with strong background in Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) data analysis to join our team.

Qualifications

  • Linux: 3 years (Required)
  • US work authorization (Required)
  • Bioinformatics: 1 year (Preferred)

Key Duties

  • Establish NGS data analysis pipelines and evaluate their performance.
  • Validate NGS data analysis pipeline according to established validation protocols.
  • Prepare standard operational procedures for established NGS analysis pipelines.
  • Assist study director to perform NGS data analysis in compliance with GLP and GMP regulations.
  • Perform data analysis for other assays, such as QPCR and ddPCR, as necessary.
  • Assist study directors to communicate to clients on data analysis strategies and practices.
  • Actively participate in company’s effort to ensure data integrity and security.
  • Other development and operational tasks as needed.

Skills/Qualifications

  • An advanced degree in biological sciences in preferred.
  • Formal training in Bioinformatics field is highly desirable.
  • Must have extensive hands-on experience in NGS analysis.
  • Must have strong experience in Linux operation system.
  • Strong experience with Perl scripting or other scripting languages is required.
  • Be able to effectively communicate with clients, laboratory staff, and management.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Interested candidates should forward their resumes to hr@avancebio.com.  No phone calls please. Resumes will be kept on file for 6 months.  Avance Biosciences Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Avance Biosciences!