Senior Bioinformatician

Company Description

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Our high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range.

Our tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimize food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.

LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community.  Join us and help us achieve our mission of Science for a Safer World! 

Job Description

Are you ready to join a top-tier team and make a significant impact in the field of bioinformatics? At LGC, we are looking for a highly dedicated Senior Bioinformatician to elevate our bioinformatics operations to new heights. This outstanding opportunity enables you to lead advanced NGS data analyses, contributing to innovative projects that craft the future of our industry. Work hybrid in Middleton, WI, combining on-site and remote work. Join Lab Services as a bioinformatics expert, collaborating with teams and clients.

To perform this job successfully, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading targeted genotyping assay designs, identifying and implementing design improvements as required
• Communicating with internal teams, including lab personnel, and external clients to understand project requirements, analysis needs, and potential challenges, effectively describing analysis results or issues
• Independently generating troubleshooting analyses and pipelines as required
• Analyzing genotyping and other sequencing data; providing regular results and reporting
• Participating in quality assurance procedures and project execution
• Developing, completing, and reviewing strategies to enhance data analyses and pipelines for efficiency and quality
• Collaborating with the Bioinformatics team to develop and maintain shared analysis pipelines and processes
• Partnering with internal teams and external clients to coordinate the execution of pilot projects regarding new technologies
• Guiding or supporting junior personnel within areas of business field
• Staying current in the industry by attending educational opportunities, conferences, and workshops, reading publications, and maintaining personal and professional networks
• Supporting business and customer needs by performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in bioinformatics, biology, computer science, genetics, or another related field — or an equivalent combination of applicable education and relevant work experience
• Proven work experience in the fields of bioinformatics, genetics, genotyping, molecular biology, or DNA sequencing
• Prior experience applying methods for analyzing short-read sequencing data
• Proficiency in the English language, including proven communication skills with a variety of audiences
• Previous experience with Bash and Python as well as other scripting languages
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in bioinformatics, molecular biology, genetics, or another related field
• Familiarity using genetic data for phylogenetic and evolutionary analyses
• Experience with sequencing-based genotyping, variant calling, and targeted genotyping design
• Pipeline development and code versioning experience
• Proven understanding of how sequence and genetic data are collected, analyzed, and interpreted
• Knowledge of experimental variables that impact DNA sequencing and genotyping approaches
• Experience working for a life sciences or biotechnology company

Behavioural & Interpersonal Proficiencies:

• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
• Skilled problem solver with demonstrated ability in building critical relationships
• Proven proj