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Danaher Corporation · 20 hours ago

Bioinformatics Research Scientist III

positionSunnyvale, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$100K/yr - $117K/yr
date5+ years exp

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is a part of Danaher Corporation, dedicated to advancing life sciences and biotechnology. The Bioinformatics Research Scientist III will innovate next-generation sequencing applications and develop algorithms while collaborating with researchers to enhance genomics breakthroughs.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement novel algorithms and data analysis workflows
Collaborate with internal and external researchers to develop novel chemistry, enzymes, and oligonucleotide designs
Contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that support genomics research, disease diagnosis, and epidemiological tracking
Prepare and deliver scientific presentations to collaborators and at professional conferences

Qualification

NGS bioinformaticsAlgorithm developmentData analysis workflowsPythonLinux OSGenomics databasesStatistical analysisOral communicationWritten communicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree (in Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field) with 5+ years of relevant work experience; Master's with 3+ years of relevant work experience; a PhD in a relevant field
Some hands-on experience in NGS bioinformatic, which might include methods development, software implementation, or workflow design
Foundational knowledge of genomics and computational biology
Proficiency with python, Linux OS, NGS bioinformatics tools (e.g., minimap2, Pandas/Polars, etc) and genomics databases (e.g., RefSeq, UCSC, ClinVar, etc)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and efficiently summarize complex scientific topics

Preferred

Publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Familiarity with statistical analysis methods and their application in biological research
Hands-on experience developing with a workflow language, such as snakemake, nextflow, CWL, or AWS Batch
Use of large language models (LLMs) like Claude to accelerate coding, documentation, or other tasks
Development of AI applications (e.g., heuristic, machine learning, deep learning)
Experience analyzing oncology biomarkers, DNA methylation, RNA-seq, or long read sequencing data

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)

Company

Danaher Corporation

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Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.danaher.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1979-01-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Rainer Blair
President & CEO
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Thomas Joyce
President & CEO

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