Bioinformatician (m/f/d) (Full-time, permanent)

A good job can make a huge difference. With us, even a second chance at life!
As a leading international non-profit organization in the fight against blood cancer, our goal is to give as many blood cancer patients as possible a second chance at life and to provide access to stem cell transplants. In order to help even more patients, we need regular reinforcements from committed and highly qualified staff members with personality. In a worldwide network of around 1,400 DKMS colleagues, we would like to continue working towards this goal together with you and over 12.5 million registered donors.
 
The DKMS Life Science Lab gGmbH in Dresden carries out the molecular typing of the HLA characteristics of all DKMS donors in the fight against blood cancer and is the world's largest HLA tissue typing laboratory. Our laboratory, which is accredited according to international guidelines, sequences more than one million samples provided by DKMS donors every year. Our success builds on continuous research, aiming at taking advantage of the latest innovations in molecular biology and next generation sequencing and adapting those to the field of immunogenetics.

The DKMS Life Science Lab gGmbH in Dresden carries out the molecular typing of the HLA characteristics of all DKMS donors in the fight against blood cancer and is the world's largest HLA tissue typing laboratory. Our laboratory, which is accredited according to international guidelines, sequences more than one million samples provided by DKMS donors every year. Our success builds on continuous research, aiming at taking advantage of the latest innovations in molecular biology and next generation sequencing and adapting those to the field of immunogenetics.

The Bioinformatics department at DKMS Life Science Lab gGmbH focuses on the analysis and integration of complex biological data, the development of computer-assisted methods for genotyping, and the design, implementation, and operation of complex software systems and analysis pipelines. We are now seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Bioinformatician (m/f/d).

You will develop and implement bioinformatics solutions for genetic and genomic data analyses with a focus on next-generation sequencing (NGS) applications in HLA genotyping and immunogenetics. You will work on data processing pipelines, statistical analyses, and software development to support our laboratory's mission in the fight against blood cancer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Develop and implement software solutions for the processing, analysis, and interpretation of data from routine workflows and research projects

• Create algorithms for genotyping, characterization, and quantification of relevant molecular markers

• Design and optimize data analysis pipelines for NGS and third-generation (nanopore) sequencing data

• Apply data science and machine learning techniques to optimize data-driven procedures

• Process, systematize, and transform high-throughput biological data

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on scientific projects

• Support users and other departments in solving bioinformatics problems

• Document processes, interprete results, and create user-friendly interfaces for bioinformatics tools

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field (Biology, Computer Science with biological focus)

• Strong programming skills in R and/or Python

• Experience with NGS/third-gen sequence data analysis and genomic data processing

• Knowledge of statistical methods and data visualization techniques

• Familiarity with Linux/Unix-based operating systems and shell scripting

• Experience with version control systems (Git)

• Good understanding of molecular biology principles, preferably in the field of immunogenetics

• Experience with population genomics and/or machine learning is a plus

• Good English skills (written and spoken)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive remuneration model with additional benefits such as capital-forming benefits and a company pension scheme

• Flexible working hours, a modern working environment, and a family-friendly company culture

• Opportunity for mobile working (up to 125 days per year)

• 30 vacation days per year, plus additional special leave for personal events

• Comprehensive continuing education and training opportunities

• Diverse and interesting health offers (e.g., job bike, health courses in cooperation with a major health insurance company)

• Employee offers within the scope of corporate benefits

• An exciting and stimulating working environment focused on innovation and personal development

• Collaboration with a team whose work impacts the lives of cancer patients worldwide

DKMS is an ambitious organization that actively takes on challenges. Our employees are highly qualified and motivated. We look forward to receiving your online application!

Apply now: dkms.de/karriere 

DKMS Life Science Lab gGmbH
St. Petersburger Str. 2, 01069 Dresden
dkms-lab.de