Scientist Bioinformatics - Genomics Applications (m/w/d)
Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 8472
As part of the Bioinformatics Integration and Operations department at BioNTech, you will work in a multidisciplinary environment and collaborate closely with scientists from different departments, software engineers, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs to develop, implement, and operate validated bioinformatics pipelines that are designing individualized immunotherapies for cancer patients in clinical trials. If you are a highly motivated and skilled bioinformatician and want to play an important role in the portfolio for individualized immunotherapies against cancer at BioNTech, we invite you to apply!
Development and maintenance of the existing bioinformatics pipelines by engineering, testing, and validating robust, portable, and high-performance software
Bioinformatics analysis of NGS data, including evaluation and presentation of the results to different stakeholders
Involvement in the design, conduction, and evaluation of method validation studies to assess the suitability of the methods for their intended use in clinical trials
Evaluate novel bioinformatics packages and databases
Development of new bioinformatics methods and software
Handling of operational tasks in clinical trials
Creation and maintenance of appropriate documentation for quality and regulatory compliance
PhD in bioinformatics, mathematics, physics or life sciences, or master’s degree/diploma plus first relevant professional experience
Experience in analyzing and interpreting high-throughput processes, including NGS data, and in using state-of-the-art bioinformatics tools
Ability to work on different projects with different teams
Good documentation, communication, and presentation skills
Proficiency in a programming language (preferably in Python) is a requirement
Experience in working within a GxP regulated environment and with computerized system validation would be beneficial
Ideally sound knowledge of immunological and molecular processes in cancer
Background in containerization and cloud development is an advantage
Fluency in written and spoken English is a must
It's our priority to support you:
Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare