Senior Software Engineer, AI Platform

Imagine being involved with innovative projects that change the course of our industry daily! At Labcorp, one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive pharmaceutical solutions service companies, you will have an opportunity to build an exciting career while you make a direct impact on the lives of millions.We have an excellent career opportunity for a Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist to join our growing team. This is a US remote based position. If you have a comprehensive grasp of genomics and next generation sequencing, this is an ideal position for you!Position SummaryThe Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist’s role centers around creating workflows, tools, and algorithms to complement assay / product development. They will have the ability to deconstruct a problem statement into components which can be resolved programmatically. They will have the ability to work well independently, be well organized and collaborative with clear communication skills. They will be responsible for scaling our pipelines as we work toward our goal of providing low-cost genetic answers to millions of people. As necessary, they will assist the Clinical team in ad-hoc analysis and research required to meet regulatory requirements.Preferred Qualifications : Working knowledge of standard bioinformatic tools used in NGS pipelinesWorking knowledge of pipeline workflow engines : Nextflow, SnakemakeStrong knowledge of Genomics and Molecular BiologySolid understanding of Illumina sequencing technologies and metricsUnderstanding of Cloud ComputingDevelop high-performance bioinformatics workflows that can accurately and reliably analyze large volumes of NGS data using Nextflow in a system agnostic mannerBuild and evaluate algorithms and statistical models to improve existing genetics applications within and beyond NGS technologies and create novel onesCollaborate in a cross-disciplinary team by building, deploying, and maintaining software solutions compatible with distributed and / or containerized systemsDevelop best practices for analysis of NGS data including optimization of parameters, resource utilization, and consensus approaches across various NGS applicationsMentor team members in a wide range of bioinformatics algorithms and the utilized statistical / probabilistic techniques, including awareness of accuracy, efficiency, assumptions, and limitations.Mentor budding engineers / scientists by participating in code review / analysis sessionsDrive genetics assay method development in a cross-disciplinary setting by critically analyzing and deriving insights from experimental data (including NGS, arrays, and novel technologies) using open source NGS tools and building custom tools when neededDevelop reproducible analysis for research and development purposesReview, understand, and stay in compliance with Labcorp HIPAA Security policies and proceduresOptionally, maintain a visible profile in the Bioinformatics community through publications, conference presentations, and collaborationsEducation / Experience : Masters with 8 years’ experience in Bioinformatics or Computational BiologyPhD with 5 years’ experience in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology preferredApplication window open through : 10 / 13 / 24Salary Range : $155,000 - $185,000 (USD)Benefits : Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD / LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.Why People choose to work at Labcorp : At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great – it is what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer : As an EOE / AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions / needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.We encourage all to apply#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $155,000 - $185,000