Bioinformatics Research Scientist III

Danaher•Coralville, IA

39d•$100,000 - $117,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you'll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement-where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Bioinformatics Research Scientist III will work closely with fellow scientists to innovate next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications, enabled by oligonucleotide design, chemistry, analysis software, or other technologies. In this role, you will develop novel algorithms and pipelines, provide data analysis support to collaborators, and be a key contributor to the product development team. This position reports to the Director of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and is part of the Bioinformatics Team located in Sunnyvale, CA or Coralville, IA. It is an on-site role.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 DNA methylation, RNA-seq, or long read sequencing data

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

Benefits

IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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