Meril Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., a leader in advanced genomics and molecular diagnostics, is inviting applications for the role of Bioinformatician at its Vapi facility in Gujarat, India. This is a golden opportunity for freshers and early-career professionals (0โ2 years) to build a career in bioinformatics, NGS data analysis, and clinical genomics within a cutting-edge diagnostics laboratory.
๐ Job Responsibilities
As a Bioinformatician at Meril Diagnostics, you will:
- Process and analyze next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
- Perform quality control, alignment, variant calling, annotation, and reporting.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize bioinformatics pipelines.
- Collaborate with wet-lab and clinical teams for end-to-end testing workflows.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory quality and data security standards.
๐ Required Qualifications
- Bachelorโs or Masterโs degree in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Computational Biology, or related fields.
- Academic or professional exposure to NGS data analysis tools.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, R, Bash) and Linux environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- Exposure to clinical genomics or diagnostic workflows.
- Experience with cloud or HPC environments.
- Familiarity with databases such as ClinVar, gnomAD, ACMG, COSMIC.
๐ก Benefits of Joining Meril Diagnostics
- Opportunity to work on impactful genomics projects in diagnostics.
- Supportive, collaborative team culture.
- Hands-on training and professional growth in bioinformatics and genomics.
๐ฉ How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply via LinkedIn or send their resume directly to:
๐ง ravindra.pandya@merillife.com
(Subject line: Application โ Bioinformatician)
