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Senior Scientist, BioinformaticsAstraZeneca · US - Waltham - MA
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Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics

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🗓️ Posted 2026-08-13 US - Waltham - MA Full-time Hybrid Science Technology
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 8,333 GBP–12,500 GBP/mo

About the Company

Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives around the world At AstraZeneca, we are combining cutting-edge science, data, and artificial intelligence to transform how we discover and develop medicines. As part of Data Sciences and Quantitative Biology (QuBi) this role will work in close collaboration with a group of chemical biology and proteomics scientists supporting therapeutic areas across AstraZeneca, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to and apply new digital and AI capabilities. Based at our new Kendall Square site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, you will work at the intersection of mass spectrometry-based (MS) proteomics and computational biology, helping to build the data platform and analytical foundations that allow scientists to explore high-throughput proteomics and emerging molecular assays. This is a hands-on scientific and technical role for someone who combines strong proteomics expertise with practical bioinformatics, data science, and workflow development skills to deliver robust analyses, workflows, and tools that scientific teams can rely on. What you will do As Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics - Proteomics within QuBi, you will: Workflow development and automation Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end MS-based proteomics analysis pipelines (DDA and DIA; label-free, TMT/iTRAQ, SILAC) for the processing, analysis, interpretation, and visualization of high-throughput proteomics data. Wrap and orchestrate tools into portable, ver

Requirements

  • ● Demonstrated experience analyzing MS-based discovery proteomics data, with practical command of at least one major search/quantification platform (FragPipe, DIA-NN, Spectronaut, Proteome Discoverer, or equivalent).
  • ● A track record of scientific innovation demonstrated through publications, conference presentations, open-source contributions, software products, or deployed analytical tools in bioinformatics, AI, or data science.
  • ● How we do it
  • ● At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.
  • ● The annual base salary for this position ranges from 116,284.00 to 174,426.00. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan ; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
  • ● Date Posted 13-Aug-2026
  • ● Closing Date 30-Aug-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.