• Job Description

  Req#: R25-9244

  Help us change lives

  At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.

  Position Overview

  The Bioinformatician II is responsible for providing bioinformatics solutions to challenging data analysis problems in genetic testing. This will involve analysis of next-generation sequencing data, especially exome data.

  Essential Duties

  Include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy software tools or algorithms to process next-generation sequencing data.
  • Develop new algorithms and statistics.
  • Interpret data artifacts.
  • Assist with design experiments and perform validations.
  • Assist in developing validations of new software and laboratory procedures.
  • Support all users of Bioinformatics systems, including occasional off-hour support.
  • Create and maintain necessary documentation for regulatory compliance.
  • Follow established procedures, best practices and CAP/CLIA guidelines
  • Stay current in bioinformatics techniques and technologies through professional reading, technical training, and conferences.
  • Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Apply excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or field as outlined in the essential duties.
  • 4+ years of experience with Next Generation Sequencing data.
  • 4+ years of analysis using bioinformatics tools.
  • Proficient with relational databases, such as SQL Server and MySQL.
  • Proficient in pipeline development.
  • Proficient in HPC Support and maintenance.
  • Thorough knowledge of common bioinformatic tools, such as BWA, Bowtie, Bowtie2, GATK, SnpEff, etc.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or field as outlined in the essential duties.

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  Salary Range:

  $77,000.00 - $121,000.00

  The annual base salary shown is a national range for this position on a full-time basis and may differ by hiring location. In addition, this position is bonus eligible, and is eligible to be considered for company stock at hire and on an annual basis.

  Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

  Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here .

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  We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Any applicant or employee may request to view applicable portions of the company’s affirmative action program.

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• About the company

  Exact Sciences Corp. is a molecular diagnostics company with an initial focus on the early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer.

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