Scientist, Microbiome Bioinformatics
About The Position
The Scientist, Microbiome Bioinformatics develops and supports novel analytical methods, using industry-standard software development techniques to turn large datasets into mechanistic and therapeutic hypotheses through omics analysis. The role contributes bioinformatics expertise to biological discovery and analytical advancement in a fast-paced environment. The position focuses on building and maintaining reproducible genomic workflows for microbiome data, from raw data ingestion through final analytical outputs. It applies CI/CD, containerization, cloud computing, rigorous testing, and DevOps practices to research and production goals, and collaborates with R&D, pre-clinical, and clinical teams to translate bioinformatic insights. The scientist also contributes to publications and presentations, evaluates scientific literature and experiments, and continues learning in bioinformatics, computer science, and biology. The position is located in Roseville, Minnesota. Ferring describes its compensation as a competitive total compensation package with an annual incentive bonus opportunity and flexible benefits, personal support, and learning and development opportunities.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (e.g., MS or Ph.D.) in computer science, bioinformatics, genomics, biostatistics, or a related biological field.
- At least one year of experience in omics sciences; microbiome experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in developing, deploying, and running cloud-based bioinformatic workflows.
- Proven experience with Linux, AWS, Python, and R.
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills, including documentation and data organization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in statistical computing for data mining, exploratory analysis, and biomarker discovery related to the microbiome or other omics.
- Experience working in regulated environments.
- AWS experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and run reproducible genomic workflows and methods for microbiome data analysis, from raw data ingestion through final analytical outputs.
- Use continuous improvement/Delivery (CI/CD) models, containerization, cloud computing (AWS preferred), rigorous testing, and DevOps to support research and production goals.
- Collaborate on integrated data mining and translate bioinformatic insights for R&D, pre-clinical, and clinical initiatives.
- Translate published and novel scientific methods and analytical requirements into modular, reusable, and scalable computational workflows.
- Maintain workflows throughout their lifecycle, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, dependency updates, and adaptation to evolving scientific requirements.
- Develop automated tests to verify workflow functionality, analytical correctness, data integrity, and compliance with defined requirements.
- Create, curate, and maintain datasets, databases, and resources for annotation and use of complex omics data.
- Achieve project-specific deliverables with internal and external stakeholders through collaboration, requirements gathering, and timeline management.
- Contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals and methodological innovations.
- Present and defend scientific work in internal and external presentations.
- Critically evaluate primary literature and design and analyze appropriate experiments to reach timely project Go/No-Go decisions.
- Continue learning in bioinformatics, computer science, and biological fields, including methodologies, techniques, and resources.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation and an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.
- Flexible benefits, personal support, and tailored learning and development opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare, with employee premiums varying inversely with base salary.
- 401(k) plan and company match.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
- Wellness benefits.
- Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses.
- Sick time of one hour per 30 hours worked.
- Vacation accrual for full-time employees, up to 150 hours in the first four years and 187.5 hours in the fifth year of employment.
- 15 paid holidays per year.
- Paid parental leave, subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.
- Working hours described as respectful of employees' lifestyles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
