Bioinformatics Specialist

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled Bioinformatics Specialist to join our team at BASF SE. As a key member of our global research organization, you will play a crucial role in providing bioinformatics analyses and decision support to our biotechnology research and development activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect, analyze, and compare biological data to draw conclusions and communicate results to non-technical audiences.
• Work closely with experimental molecular biology and sequencing labs to develop innovative solutions to biotechnology problems.
• Provide guidance to project partners on experimental planning, data collection, and processing.
• Develop new methods using sequencing technologies and guide the establishment of new assays in molecular analytics.
• Manage projects and participate in global cross-functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field with experience in handling and analyzing NGS and biological data.
• Profound scripting abilities in languages like Python, R, or shell scripting, with experience in at least one programming language.
• Working knowledge of UNIX-like operating systems, database systems, and bioinformatics tools.
• Experience in handling and analyzing genomics, transcriptomics, or proteomics data.
• Preferred experience working with NGS data from both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
• Basic experience working with workflow managers and containerization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to actively communicate with data producers and users in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Entrepreneurial and team-oriented.

BENEFITS

• As a member of the BASF family, you will be part of a global research organization with over 3000 employees.
• You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an interdisciplinary environment and contribute to the development of new methods and technologies.
• Depending on the location, you may have the chance to participate in workshops and guided tours to gain a deeper understanding of the company.