Bioinformatics Scientist II

Fulgent Genetics; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Genetics in El Monte, California, is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to collaborate in the design and improvement of computational pipelines for NGS data analysis. The role requires a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities include investigating algorithms, supporting software development, and maintaining data integrity. The ideal candidate should possess strong troubleshooting skills and be capable of teamwork. Join us in transforming patient care through genomic testing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a related scientific discipline.
• Strong hands-on skills in bioinformatics tools and relevant programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to design computational pipelines.
• Investigate and resolve analysis and pipeline production issues.
• Validate and deploy/update selected data sources.

Skills

Experience analyzing NGS data

Statistical analysis

Bioinformatics tools

Programming languages

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Bioinformatics databases

Job description

About Us

Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full‑service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best‑in‑class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

As a Bioinformatics Scientist, you will collaborate in cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and continually improve advanced computational pipelines for high‑throughput analysis of multiple types of NGS data. You will refine methodologies for data analysis, processing, visualization, and storage to maximize efficiency, quality, reliability, and customer usability and satisfaction.

Key Job Elements

Research and Development

• Investigate and compare available algorithms, methods, and data sources.
• Make recommendations for pipeline component improvements or new pipelines.
• Write SOPs for new or updated pipeline components or new pipelines.
• Write specifications for implementation by software developers.
• Oversee pipeline development and integration.

Production and Customer Support

• Investigate and resolve analysis and pipeline production issues.
• Review client projects for compatibility with current pipelines, make recommendations, and implement customizations as needed.
• Oversee sequencing service projects, ensuring timely processing, quality results, and client satisfaction.
• Support software and LIMS developers in automation efforts.
• Perform specialized analyses as needed for specific projects.
• Keep up‑to‑date with current best practices and emerging methods.
• Treat data with a high level of integrity and ethics.

Data Maintenance

• Investigate available annotation and reference data sources.
• Validate and deploy/update selected data sources.
• Write reports detailing validation/update methodology and results.
• Write SOPs for updating existing or new data sources.

Validation

• Develop appropriate procedures for testing and validation of new or updated pipelines or pipeline components.
• Document and maintain data used for testing and validation.
• Write validation reports detailing validation methodology and results.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a related scientific discipline (Bioinformatics preferred).
• Experience analyzing multiple types of next‑generation sequencing (NGS) data and facility with statistics for big data analysis and multi‑omics data integration.
• Strong hands‑on skills in bioinformatics databases, bioinformatics tools, and relevant programming languages.
• Must enjoy working in a multi‑disciplinary and collaborative environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot both individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to communicate in an open, transparent, timely, and consistent manner.
• Experience in team software development and integration projects is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Reports To

Senior Bioinformatics II

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.