Bioinformatics Scientist

About Gene Solutions

Gene Solutions is a pioneering and prominent genetic testing company in Asia dedicated to developing and providing access to next-generation genetic testing. The company delivers on:

1. Reproductive Health: Offering unique Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) that integrates screening for recessive and dominant single-gene disorders.

2. Clinical Oncology: Including multi-cancer early detection (MCED), comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) for precision therapy selection, and minimal residual disease (MRD) tracking using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) technology.

Gene Solutions envisions elevating healthcare in the region through advanced genomics and multi-dimensional artificial intelligence, with a growing presence across Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Data Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will work with large-scale biological data, primarily next-generation sequencing (NGS) datasets, and support our research and product development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze biological and genomic data, with a focus on NGS data.
• Design and implement data analysis pipelines for NGS workflows.
• Develop and apply machine learning models for classification and prediction.
• Participate in large-scale data mining, algorithm development, and model building.
• Contribute to scientific reports and publications based on biomedical data.

Opportunities:

• Build your own research direction and potentially lead a small team.
• Gain hands-on experience in DNA sequence analysis, statistics, and machine learning.
• Work on cutting-edge biomedical research projects and access advanced databases, infrastructure, and tools.
• Apply biological data to improve disease diagnosis and treatment.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.

• English communication skills are a strong plus.

• Solid experience with Linux/Unix and command-line environments.
• Strong programming skills in R, Python, and/or BASH.
• Experience with Docker and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS EC2, S3) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good documentation and project tracking skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about creating positive impact for the community.