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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Bioinformatician 1
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What they do
A Bioinformatician uses computers and software tools to study biology and biology-related data. Conducts studies and maintains biology data; may develop specialized bioinformatics software. Analysis may be used for product development at a pharmaceutical company, disease research at a hospital or health policy research at a public health organization.
$100,750 / year median in Maryland
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Bioinformatician 1
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.Your RoleBased in our Rockville, MD facility, the Bioinformatician I designs, develops, and deploys scalable data analysis pipelines to support our expanding genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS) services in product biosafety and pharmacogenomics. Working closely with cross-functional teams, management, and end-users, you will transform user requirements into robust computational solutions while helping advance NGS applications in biosafety testing.
Responsibilities include:
- Design, build, and troubleshoot bioinformatics pipelines, algorithms, and data analysis strategies for genomics services under the direction of the technical lead
- Analyze and interpret complex experimental data, verify results alongside Study Management, and maintain detailed documentation for study integrity and peer review
- Proactively update Management, Study Directors, and interdepartmental teams on project progress, timelines, and technical bottlenecks
- Draft SOPs, manage change control for validated systems, and explore new technologies to optimize protocols while adhering to safety standards Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in information technologies, computational sciences/programming, bioinformatics, or other scientific discipline OR
- Master's degree with 1+ years of experience in information technologies, computational sciences/ programming, bioinformatics, or other scientific discipline OR
- Ph.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High proficiency in Linux/UNIX environments, relevant coding languages (e.g., Python, Perl, shell scripting), version control (Git), and software testing frameworks
- Hands-on experience analyzing high-throughput NGS/genomics data using command-line tools, workflow automation (e.g., Galaxy, cloud services), and cluster resource managers (e.g., Torque/Maui)
- Background in wet lab techniques (PCR, qPCR, Sanger/NGS sequencing) and familiarity with GLP/GMP regulations, safety standards, and document control
- Proven ability to draft technical software documentation, SOPs, and user requirement specifications while performing peer reviews and quality audits
- Excellent technical writing, cross-functional communication, and project management skills to lead multiple complex initiatives independently with minimal supervision RSREMD Salary Range for this position - $88,300 - $132,500 annually The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position.