Eurofins Genomics Recruitment– Senior Scientist Bioinformatics | Apply Now

Eurofins Genomics is inviting applications for the position of Senior Scientist – Bioinformatics at its Bangalore location. This opportunity is ideal for experienced bioinformatics professionals with expertise in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis, genomic data interpretation, and bioinformatics pipeline development. Candidates with strong programming skills and extensive experience in genomics research are encouraged to apply.

Job Overview

Particular Details

Company Name

Eurofins Genomics

Job Role

Senior Scientist – Bioinformatics

Department

Bioinformatics / Genomics

Job Location

Bangalore, India

Qualification

MSc / M.Tech / PhD in Bioinformatics

Experience

7–8 Years

Employment Type

Full-Time

Application Mode

Email

Email ID

cin001_egihr@xoin.eurofinsasia.com

About Eurofins Genomics

Eurofins Genomics is part of the global Eurofins Scientific network, providing advanced genomic services including DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, gene synthesis, and molecular diagnostics. The company supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, agricultural, and academic research organizations with cutting-edge genomic solutions.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should possess:

MSc, M.Tech, or PhD in Bioinformatics.

7–8 years of hands-on experience in bioinformatics analysis.

Strong knowledge of NGS technologies and genomic data analysis.

Experience in developing and maintaining bioinformatics pipelines.

Excellent programming and database management skills.

Required Technical Skills

Applicants should have practical experience in:

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)

RNA Sequencing (RNA-Seq)

Metagenomics

Small RNA Analysis

Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS)

16S rRNA Sequencing

ITS Sequencing

Whole Metagenome Analysis

Python Programming

PHP

jQuery

MySQL

Large-scale genomic data processing

Workflow automation

Roles & Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be responsible for:

Developing bioinformatics pipelines for NGS data analysis.

Interpreting complex genomic datasets.

Managing and organizing large-scale sequencing projects.

Performing data analysis for WGS, RNASeq, Small RNA, GBS, and Metagenomics.

Automating bioinformatics workflows for improved efficiency.

Managing project timelines and scientific deliverables.

Collaborating with cross-functional research teams.

Ensuring data quality and reproducibility of genomic analyses.

Why Join Eurofins?

Work with one of the world’s leading genomics organizations.

Exposure to cutting-edge sequencing technologies.

Opportunity to work on global research projects.

Professional growth in computational biology and genomics.

Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can send their updated resume to:

Email: cin001_egihr@xoin.eurofinasia.com

(Use the email address exactly as provided in the official recruitment notice.)

Technical FAQs

1. What is NGS in bioinformatics?

NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) is a high-throughput sequencing technology that enables rapid sequencing of DNA and RNA, generating massive datasets for genomic analysis.

2. What is the role of a bioinformatics pipeline?

A bioinformatics pipeline automates the processing of raw sequencing data through quality control, alignment, variant calling, annotation, and result generation.

3. Why is Python widely used in bioinformatics?

Python offers powerful libraries such as Biopython, Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy, making it ideal for genomic data processing, workflow automation, and statistical analysis.

4. What is the difference between WGS and RNA-Seq?

WGS (Whole Genome Sequencing) analyzes the complete DNA sequence of an organism, whereas RNA-Seq studies gene expression by sequencing RNA transcripts.

5. What is metagenomics?

Metagenomics involves sequencing genetic material directly from environmental or clinical samples to identify and analyze microbial communities without culturing organisms.