Job Description

HEROES WORK HERE!

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN A COMPANY WHERE YOU CAN BE A HERO TOO?

We deliver innovative, diagnostic solutions that improve the lives of patients and their families and are proud to be one of the heroic diagnostic companies that is in this fight against COVID-19.

As a member of GenMark’s team, you’ll get to be part of an organization where we embody our cultural beliefs in everything we do. The following is a glimpse of what our culture looks like and If you'd like to join us, we encourage you to apply as our company is growing!

• GO BIG - We never settle and challenge what’s possible
• WIN TOGETHER - We are one team with a shared purpose
• OWN IT - We step up, drive it, and deliver it
• BE BOLD - We empower ourselves and others

We are rapidly expanding and searching for proven bioinformatics performers who want to join us on the journey to improve patient care, and also help us grow our leadership position in a very dynamic marketplace.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO AT GENMARK!

The Bioinformatics Senior Research Associate is responsible for designing and troubleshooting PCR-based assays for use with the GenMark Dx ePlex® platform. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a collaborative research and IVD product development environment and demonstrate ability to analyze sequence data to drive assay development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular diagnostics and assay development and possess the ability to solve problems efficiently and creatively. This person will have the ability to balance dynamic priorities, adapt positively to new challenges, and work well with team members from varying internal organizations including scientists, engineers, clinical specialists, and the commercial organization. Critical factors to success include:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Design primers and probes for PCR-based assays for use on the GenMark Dx ePlex platform.
• Perform bioinformatics analysis of sequence data to increase specificity and sensitivity in the context of multiplexed PCR and detection reactions.
• Assist in maintaining and optimizing scripted tools as a part of the assay design pipeline.
• Provide presentations, feedback, and suggestions to lab scientists based on data analysis.
• Provide bioinformatics support for commercially available molecular diagnostics tests (3rd tier customer support).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Genetics, or related field
• Proficient in one or more languages: R, Python, Perl, and/or Excel VBA.
• Comprehensive understanding of the multiple public data repositories and how to obtain data from them.
• Hands-on experience analyzing biological sequence data, both from public databases and raw chromatograms.
• Experience with standard assay design software such as Geneious.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize, and handle multiple changing projects and priorities
• Proven record of technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaborations with cross-functional teams
• Working knowledge and troubleshooting of applied molecular biology assays and related instrumentation.

ABOUT GENMARK

GenMark’s ePlex true sample-to-answer system symbolizes the evolution of eSensor technology combined with digital microfluidics. ePlex offers unique solutions to address the most significant challenges facing clinical laboratories, while supporting hospital systems to deliver patient-centered, value-based care. ePlex streamlines the diagnostic workflow from physician order entry to the final test report and is the only true sample-to-answer solution designed to improve patient care, reduce costs, and increase lab efficiency.

GenMark is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.