Reference No. R2763558

Position Title: Principal Bioinformatics Scientist

Department: Molecular Biology Centre

Location: Toronto, Ontario

About the Job

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Sanofi's Molecular Biology Centre in Toronto, part of the Analytical Sciences department, applies molecular biology and bioinformatics in the testing of vaccines and biologicals, typically in preparation for clinical trials. Our team consists of highly competent individuals working together towards these common goals. We continually explore new technologies in order to fulfill our mandate ever more efficiently and effectively, all the while working within a regulated environment.

• Design, implementation, builds, validation and maintenance of the Molecular Biology Centre's scientific computing pipelines on the cloud ("MBC's pipelines").
  
• Expert troubleshooting and diagnostics of MBC's pipelines.
  
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Linux, git/GitHub/GitLab, Docker, C++, scripting languages, and bioinformatics concepts necessary for the tasks listed above.
  
• Functional administration and user training for MBC's pipelines.
  
• Interfacing with colleagues on-site and at other Sanofi sites for the harmonization of best practices in bioinformatics.
  

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related discipline
  

• Minimum 5 years of experience in bioinformatic pipeline development, containers and cloud computing.
  
• Expert-level knowledge of *NIX systems, including shell scripting.
  
• Proficiency in Python.
  
• Working knowledge of C++17 or later, and JavaScript (client- and server-side).
  
• Working knowledge of markup/meta-markup languages and data-interchange formats (HTML, XML, JSON).
  
• Working knowledge of LaTeX.
  
• Experience with the GxP validation of software.
  
• Experience working with datasets generated by high-throughput sequencing.
  
• Experience with sequence searching, read mapping and multiple sequence alignment, and their corresponding tools.
  
• Understanding of biological taxonomy.
  

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  
• Team player with a collaborative spirit.
  
• Customer-focused.
  
• Innovative yet compliance minded.
  

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
  
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
  
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
  
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.