Bioinformatics Scientist / Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Description :

We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics Scientist to join our interdisciplinary R&D team focused on developing innovative analytical tools and assays that assess the off-target safety profiles of CRISPR-based gene editing systems. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in bioinformatics, genomics, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis, coupled with strong programming and analytical skills.

This role centers on the development, optimization, and support of bioinformatics workflows and computational pipelines that drive MaxCytes assay development and data interpretation efforts. The Bioinformatics Scientist will collaborate closely with colleagues across R&D, Data Science, Product Development, and Operations to translate complex genomic data into actionable scientific and product insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and validate bioinformatics workflows for NGS data analysis supporting novel genomic assays and software tools.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to integrate biological, genomic, and computational data for off-target assessment in gene editing systems.
• Develop, optimize, and document scalable bioinformatics pipelines, ensuring reproducibility, traceability, and compliance with relevant standards (ex. GLP).
• Perform data processing and analysis including read alignment, variant detection, annotation, and quality control across multiple sequencing platforms.
• Evaluate and benchmark bioinformatics algorithms, tools, and reference databases for suitability and accuracy within MaxCyte workflows.
• Provide clear interpretation and visualization of bioinformatics results to guide experimental design and product development.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to deploy validated pipelines into production environments.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all analyses, pipelines, and validation procedures to support regulatory and scientific transparency.
• Stay current with advances in bioinformatics tools, genome editing technologies, and NGS analysis methodologies.

Requirements :

Preferred Skills

MaxCyte also offers a comprehensive base salary, annual bonus, and equity. Benefits package include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and generous time off.

MaxCyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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