Principal Bioinformatician

Hologic • San Diego, CA

1d • $129,700 - $216,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Diagnostics division is seeking a Principal Bioinformatician to lead our team of Bioinformaticians within R&D. In this key managerial role, you will oversee the development and implementation of computational strategies for biological data analysis, supporting our diagnostic assay designs and next-generation sequencing (NGS) pipelines. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience and a track record of building and guiding technical teams, ensuring our R&D group remains at the forefront of advancements in molecular diagnostics. This is a fully onsite role based in San Diego, CA.

Requirements

• A relevant advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a life science, computer science, or a related field
• 8 - 12 years of industry experience, specifically within the Molecular Diagnostics field
• Strong leadership and management experience of 3 - 5 years
• Strong proficiency with relevant software, programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Java), and data analysis pipelines.
• Proficiency and understanding of regulatory requirements for IVD submissions
• Strong expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, and statistical analysis, and experience with large-scale biological data.
• Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with data visualization and management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of bioinformaticians.
• Provide subject matter expertise and oversee project management, budget, and strategic planning for the department.
• Optimize, develop and implement computational methods and strategies for analyzing complex biological datasets for assay designs, mutational analysis or NGS pipelines.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy in results.
• Strong expertise in diagnostic assay design is desired.
• Collaborate with researchers and other scientists to design experiments, interpret data, and support research initiatives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of algorithms, software tools, and databases for data analysis.
• Manage daily operations, monitor performance metrics, and address bottlenecks.
• Prepare and present reports, scientific publications, and findings to varied audiences, including stakeholders and management.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in computational biology, machine learning, and other relevant technologies to drive innovation.

Benefits

• We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow.
• For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees