Scientist Bioinformatics - Code Development (m/w/d)

Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 8476

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!

Your main responsibilities are:

Drive development of new features for and maintenance of the existing bioinformatic pipelines as well as development of new packages by engineering, testing, and validating robust, portable, and high-performance software on-premises and in a cloud environment
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

What you have to offer:

PhD in bioinformatics, mathematics, physics or life sciences, or master’s degree/diploma plus first relevant professional experience
Ability to work on different projects with different teams
Good documentation, communication, and presentation skills
Proficiency in a programming language (including Python) is a requirement
Practical experience with CI/CD and automated testing is highly beneficial
Experience in analyzing and interpreting high-throughput processes, including NGS data, and in using state-of-the-art bioinformatics tools is highly beneficial
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

Your Benefits:

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

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 12 PM to 4 PM CET).

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Updated at 12/16/2024

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