Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

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Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

About us

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's something we all embrace as we collectively design, manufacture and market billions of MedTech products per year.

BD's Diagnostics Solutions business is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics scientist to join a highly multi-disciplinary team developing new infectious disease diagnostic technologies. The senior bioinformatics scientist 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 also design and optimize data analysis pipelines for improving R&D capability and efficiency. The ability to answer scientific questions from biological experiments is an essential skill for this position. The senior bioinformatics scientist will collaborate with research and development teams throughout the full project life-cycle, participating in product development from start to finish. This role offers an excellent opportunity to impact many aspects of the medical diagnostic business, while providing a substantial contribution to BD’s strong culture and commitment to quality product design and manufacture.

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, identify hardware design risks and work to implement process improvement initiatives.

Serve as cross-functional subject-matter expert in product and pipeline development from feasibility to market launch.

Present analyses and interpretations to internal and external customers.

Provide data analysis deliverables for projects to meet schedules and goals. Develop / revise work plans independently except for unusual situations, which might require consultation.

Review and / or prepare formal written reports / documents for distribution within and outside the department.

QUALIFCATIONS

Self-Motivated Learner

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

Prior experience working within a regulated device or healthcare industry is preferred

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics or a related field preferred and / or 5 years of equivalent experience in related role

3 year of experience in a related role with BA or MA degree, and / or 2 years of experience with relevant PhD work.

Proficiency with Python, R, or similar data scripting / programming language is required

Demonstrated database management skills and familiarity with SQL required

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. Knowledge in clinical microbiology is a plus.

Experience working both in Linux / UNIX and MS Windows environments is preferred.

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. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

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Salary Range Information

90,000.00 - $148,400.00 USD Annual

Salary : $90,000 - $148,400