Bioinformatics Manager; Spatial

Are you an accomplished leader in next-generation sequencing bioinformatics, driven by a passion for single-cell and spatial genomics?

Do you thrive in an environment built on collaboration, communication, and scientific innovation?

As the Spatial Bioinformatics Manager at MGI US LLC
, you will lead the development and application of advanced data analysis pipelines for single-cell and spatial genomics, including Stereo-seq technology. Leveraging your technical expertise and leadership experience, you will drive innovation in bioinformatics workflows, support product development, and enable scientific discovery across research and customer-facing applications.

• Lead team execution: Manage and mentor a team of bioinformatics scientists, setting priorities and tracking performance to achieve business and scientific goals
• Develop pipelines: Design, optimize, and maintain analysis pipelines for single-cell and spatial genomics data
• Drive technology transfer: Transition workflows from R&D to regional and customer-facing teams, improving scalability and usability
• Resolve technical issues: Troubleshoot workflow and data challenges, performing root cause analysis for internal and customer projects
• Own cloud infrastructure: Oversee cloud-based data analysis and storage systems (e.g., AWS) supporting Stereo-seq pipelines
• Enable cross-functional collaboration: Partner with R&D, Product, Business Development, and external collaborators to implement new workflows
• Expand partnerships: Strengthen bioinformatics capabilities through external collaborations and strategic partnerships
• Represent MGI externally: Present at conferences and trade shows to support scientific and commercial initiatives

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Results-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive and adaptable approach

• This position is eligible for remote work within the United States
• Occasional travel may be required for conferences, collaboration, or customer support

• 2+ years of experience as an NGS bioinformatician, with focus on single-cell and/or spatial genomics data analysis
• 3+ years of project or team management experience
• Proficiency in Python, R, Seurat and Bash programming
• Experience with bioinformatics frameworks such as Seurat or similar tools
• Experience with cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS), preferably in an administrative or advanced user capacity
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, and spatial genomics technologies

• Deep understanding of spatial biology workflows and technologies (e.g., Stereo-seq or similar platforms)
• Experience in algorithm development and machine learning
  
  Experience contributing to scientific publications or product development
• Experience supporting customer-facing bioinformatics workflows

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related field

The base salary range for this position is $,000 DOE.*

• Annual bonus plan to say thank you for all your hard work.

We offer eligible employees and their dependents (including domestic partners) a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. We contributes to the benefits package.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Commuter Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Education Assistance
• 20 PTO days and 11 holidays per year

MGI US LLC provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, veteran or uniformed service status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

* Final offer will be dependent on, but limited to, geographic location, relevant education and work experience, internal equity, and market conditions.