A Chemist studies the chemical and physical properties of substances or materials, focusing in one of many specialized areas. May work to develop new products or chemical processes.
R D Scientist III, Algorithm Developer 2026-08-04 Baylor Genetics all cities,
AK Description:
Position Summary This position requires thorough documentation of analytical methods, validation studies, and pipeline updates in technical reports, supporting both internal development and regulatory needs. The R D Scientist will work collaboratively with cross functional teams, including assay development, bioinformatics, and quality groups. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a related field, or an M.S. with 3+ years of relevant experience. Required expertise includes hands on- experience with NGS data analysis, particularly sequencing performance metrics, as well as strong programming skills in Python and/or R. Key Responsibilities Perform in-depth analytical analysis of NGS sequencing data to evaluate sequencing performance metrics and support assay development Validate and verify computational algorithms used within NGS analysis pipelines Support NGS panel design activities, including analytical assessment and quality considerations Conduct end-to-end validation of NGS analysis pipelines to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and robustness Support quality assurance efforts through data review, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring Document analytical methods, validation studies, and pipeline updates in clear, well-structured technical reports Collaborate with cross functional teams, including assay development, bioinformatics, and quality, to support R D objective Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a related field; or M.S. with 3+ years of relevant experience Hands-on experience with NGS data analysis, including evaluation of sequencing performance metrics and assay quality Experience validating computational algorithms or bioinformatics analysis pipelines Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis and pipeline development Strong analytical, documentation, and collaboration skills within a cross functional- R D environment Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of clinical genomics applications, including NIPT or cancer genomics Experience or familiarity with pharmacogenomics (PGx) and complex variant analysis Exposure to rare disease genomics and germline variant analysis Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Apply for this Job Please use the
APPLY HERE
link below to view additional details and application instructions. Apply Here Know someone who might be interested in this job?
