Bioinformatician I

Benaroya Research Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is seeking a data scientist to join our collaborative bioinformatics group in Seattle, partnering with bench scientists and clinicians to analyze diverse multi-omics and clinical data.

The role emphasizes applying statistics and machine learning to immune-related datasets, with a focus on data collection, integration, and insightful interpretation across translational research projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, or life sciences with strong bioinformatics knowledge.
• Experience with machine learning methods (clustering, classification, dimensionality reduction) desirable.
• 0-3 years related experience following graduate studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop data integration and analysis approaches across genomic, cellular, and clinical data.
• Apply statistical rigor to experiments and communicate findings.
• Utilize modern AI-assisted tools as part of data analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Collaborative work

Education

Bioinformatics degree

Biostatistics degree

Life sciences degree

Tools

R

Python

SAS

MATLAB

Scala

Java

C++

AI tools

Job description

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is an internationally recognized medical research institute and a leader in understanding and resolving immune-mediated diseases. We are committed to predicting, preventing, reversing, and curing diseases of the immune system, including type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, allergy, and asthma.

We currently are recruiting an outstanding data scientist to join our collaborative bioinformatics group. Our team partners closely with bench scientists and clinical researchers to generate insights into immune system function in health and disease. We strive to be involved throughout the research process, from study design and data generation to analysis, interpretation, and communication. We leverage a combination of statistical, computational, machine learning, and AI-assisted approaches to analyze complex, high-dimensional datasets and accelerate scientific discovery.

Responsibilities

As a member of our team, you will develop creative approaches at the intersection of data collection, integration, and analysis. You’ll work with a range of genomic, cellular, and clinical data types, adding statistical rigor to the experimental process. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about using data science and bioinformatic approaches to further our vision of a healthy immune system for every individual.

Qualifications

Requirements include strong analytical skills, proficiency in a modern programming language used in data science (e.g. R, Python, SAS, Matlab, Scala, Java, C++), excellent communication and time management skills, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Candidates should be comfortable using modern AI-assisted tools and approaches as part of data analysis, programming, and scientific problem solving, and interested in continuing to develop these skills as the field evolves. Experience with machine learning methods (e.g., clustering, classification, dimensionality reduction) is desirable. Experience in the biological sciences, especially immunology, and bioinformatic analysis of high-throughput “-omics” data is preferred. The level I bioinformatician works under guidance while building domain and technical expertise. Requires a degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, or other life science with a strong understanding of the principles of bioinformatics, and 0-3 years related experience following graduate studies.

Compensation

$78,890 to $122,280 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
• PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

About Us

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) has a bold mission: to advance the science to predict, prevent, reverse and cure immune system diseases , from autoimmune disease to cancer to asthma and allergies . We create detailed pictures of the immune system in health and disease, aiming to understand how disorders start and how to rebalance the immune system back to health. Equipped with innovative tools and robust biorepositories , our team chips away at the biggest mysteries behind these conditions to work toward our vision of a healthy immune system for everyone. BRI is a nonprofit research institute based in Seattle and affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. We collaborate with clinicians and patients to accelerate the path from innovative lab discoveries to life-changing patient care.

At BRI, each individual is valued as an important contributor to our vision and mission. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility.

To learn more, visit benaroyaresearch.org and connect with us on LinkedIn , Bluesky , Instagram , Threads , Facebook and YouTube .

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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