• [Photo] Caroline Barr September 28, 2011

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Reporting to the Director of Bioinformatics, the Senior Biostatistician is responsible for developing algorithms and performing data mining and statistical analyses for molecular biology experiments. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a collaborative research environment and provide evidence of relevant research expertise in the form of technical publications, presentations, software, and/or knowledge of applications.
    • Participate in the development of study protocols including experimental designs, sample size determinations, coding specifications, data collection and entry rules to ensure all relevant data necessary for the studies are captured
    • Develop statistical analysis plans including analysis files and report specifications
    • Perform statistical analyses, interpret statistical results, and help prepare genetic study reports including summaries for FDA submissions
    • Perform statistical and bioinformatics analyses of experimental data produced by MALDI-TOF MS, qPCR, Sequencing instruments
    • Conduct data mining over internally produced and publicly available data sets
    • Provide analysis information to management to aid in decision making on the development of new products
    • Support creation of publication material from a statistical perspective

    REQUIREMENTS

    • PhD in Biostatistics/Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field
    • 7+ years related experience in the statistical analysis of biological data
    • Proficient in biological sequence analysis and analysis of next-generation sequencing data
    • Strong knowledge of human genetics
    • Proven track record of proficiency in data analysis and statistical learning
    • Proficient with at least one of the following high level programming languages: R/S-PLUS (preferred), Matlab, SAS
    Experience with Laboratory Developed Tests (LDT) and/or In-vitro Diagnostics (IVD) highly desirable
    • Experience in writing statistical plans, protocols, and reports
    • Experience developing in a FDA QSR or ISO 13485 Design Control environment
    • Programming experience in Java, Python or Perl and experience with databases and SQL highly desirable

    LOCALE

    San Diego, California, US

    COMPENSATION

    Competitive base salary, bonus, stock options and full benefit package

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please visit http://www.sequenom.com/Careers/Jobs

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