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BeiGene USA

Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics

San Carlos, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join our ... Solid background in statistics and mathematics; experience with machine learning/AI is a plus.

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Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics

Monrovia, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Apply advanced machine learning, Bayesian statistics, and predictive modeling techniques to identify biologically meaningful patterns and biomarkers * Design and execute end-to-end analytical ...

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Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics

Monrovia, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Apply advanced machine learning, Bayesian statistics, and predictive modeling techniques to identify biologically meaningful patterns and biomarkers * Design and execute end-to-end analytical ...

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What is the difference between Senior Bioinformatics Machine Learning vs Bioinformatics Data Analyst?

AspectSenior Bioinformatics Machine LearningBioinformatics Data Analyst
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in bioinformatics, computer science, or related fields; experience with machine learningBachelor's or master's in bioinformatics, biology, or related fields; proficiency in data analysis tools
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, biotech companies, or pharma; focus on developing ML modelsData interpretation, reporting, and visualization in research or clinical settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in biotech, pharma, research institutions for complex data modelingCommon in healthcare, research, and biotech for data management and reporting

The main difference is that Senior Bioinformatics Machine Learning specialists focus on developing and applying machine learning models to biological data, requiring advanced technical skills. Bioinformatics Data Analysts primarily interpret and visualize data, with less emphasis on machine learning techniques.

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Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

CEDENT

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Senior/Staff Bioinformatics Scientist to join our R&D team focused on synthetic biology product development. In this role, you will work at the intersection of computational and molecular biology, developing advanced DNA sequence analysis pipelines, gene design algorithms, and predictive models to optimize DNA synthesis and assembly.
You will collaborate with molecular biologists, product teams, and manufacturing engineers to refine client’s core synthetic biology platform, troubleshoot assembly challenges, and improve DNA synthesis efficiency. This position emphasizes predictive modeling, algorithm development, and data-driven approaches to enhance synthetic biology workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Synthetic Biology & DNA Assembly
  • Develop bioinformatics methods supporting DNA assembly strategies and synthetic biology workflows.
  • Apply machine learning and predictive modeling to improve DNA assembly success rates and optimize synthesis parameters.
  • Collaborate with wet-lab scientists to analyze and troubleshoot molecular biology processes.
  • Develop bioinformatics approaches for diagnosing and resolving complex DNA synthesis and assembly issues.
NGS Pipeline Development & Data Science
  • Build and maintain NGS analysis pipelines (e.g., Nextflow) to support quality control and performance tracking of synthetic biology products.
  • Leverage Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT), Illumina, or PacBio sequencing to analyze and optimize synthesis workflows.
  • Develop predictive models to identify challenging sequences and recommend optimizations to improve synthesis efficiency.
  • Ensure pipeline accuracy, reproducibility, and scalability in research environments.
Data Analysis & Insights
  • Apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods to evaluate improvements in synthetic biology product iterations.
  • Use Python, R, and visualization tools to generate actionable insights and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Design and implement novel bioinformatics algorithms for sequence analysis and synthetic biology applications.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with R&D, manufacturing, and product development teams to troubleshoot assay issues and implement data-driven solutions.
  • Support the broader Bioinformatics team by integrating synthetic biology workflows with existing genomic data processing pipelines.
  • Assist with customer-facing analyses related to synthetic biology assay performance.
Required Qualifications
  • Educational Background & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with 6–8 years of industry experience, or a Ph.D. with 3+ years of industry experience in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
  • Bioinformatics & NGS Expertise:
  • Experience with ONT, Illumina, or PacBio sequencing technologies.
  • Proficiency in workflow management tools (Nextflow, Snakemake).
  • Hands-on experience designing predictive models for sequence design & synthetic biology applications.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) and visualization libraries (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly).
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) applied to biological sequence data.
  • Familiarity with R, SQL, or other statistical tools.
  • Molecular Biology & Synthetic Biology Knowledge:
  • Understanding of DNA assembly, cloning techniques, and molecular biology workflows.
  • Ability to interpret experimental data and provide feedback on laboratory procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing design algorithms for synthetic biology applications.
  • Familiarity with deep learning approaches for biological sequence analysis.
  • Exposure to high-throughput experimental design and laboratory automation.
  • Hands-on experience with gene synthesis and synthetic biology assay development.
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CEDENT strives to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where they can all develop professionally and build a rewarding career. As a result, we create an inclusive environment that is rich in diversity, acknowledges each individual's uniqueness and promotes respect, personal achievement and stewardship. Our clients are global and so is CEDENT. We build and maintain a global workforce that includes people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience all united by a common culture and commitment to help our clients achieve high performance. Cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment makes business sense. Our peoples varied skills are the talent engine that powers CEDENT, enabling it in turn to deliver the innovative solutions that help our clients outperform competitors.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

2008

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