Scientist, Bioinformatics

Description

As a Field Applications Scientist, Bioinformatics, you'll serve as a trusted technical advisor helping customers optimize their use of our advanced technologies across multiple scientific domains.

In this role, you'll deliver exceptional pre-sales and post-sales support through computational analysis demonstrations, bioinformatics pipeline training, troubleshooting assistance with data analysis workflows, and technical consultation on genomics applications.

Working closely with sales teams and cross-functional partners, you'll help customers achieve significant discoveries while building long-term relationships that drive business success. 

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree, no prior experience required; or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of hands-on bio-informatics experience with relevant instrumentation and applications
• Preferred Fields of Study: Bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science or a related discipline
• Additional relevant certifications a plus
• Experience
• Proficiency in programming languages including Python in a UNIX/Linux environment
• Experience with statistical computing languages such as R, and strong knowledge of SQL.
• Familiar with a variety of public domain databases such as dbSNP, ClinVar, OMIM, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in field application support, customer training, and technical troubleshooting
• Experience with data analysis, experimental design, and method development
• Experience in performing Microarray and/or NGS wet lab experiments a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Strong presentation and communication skills for delivering technical content to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence for understanding customer needs
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant scientific software
• Fluency in English required; additional language skills beneficial
• Deep technical knowledge of specific product portfolio and applications