Bioinformatics Scientist II — NGS Pipelines & Analytics

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC in El Monte, CA is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to design, implement, and improve high-throughput NGS data analysis pipelines. You will refine methodologies for data analysis, processing, visualization, and storage, and ensure efficiency, quality, reliability, and customer usability.

You will work in cross-functional teams, oversee pipeline development and validation, support clients, maintain data integrity, and document SOPs and validation reports.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a related scientific discipline (Bioinformatics preferred).
• Experience analyzing multiple types of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data and statistics for big data analysis and multi-omics data integration.
• Strong hands-on skills in bioinformatics databases and 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 communication, open and timely.
• Experience in team software development and integration projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve computational pipelines for high-throughput analyses of NGS data.
• Refine methodologies for data analysis, processing, visualization, and storage.
• Write SOPs for new or updated pipeline components and pipelines.
• Oversee pipeline development and integration with software developers.
• Investigate and resolve analysis and pipeline production issues for clients.
• Oversee sequencing service projects ensuring timely processing and client satisfaction.
• Support software and LIMS developers in automation efforts.
• Keep up-to-date with best practices and emerging methods.

Skills

Big data analysis

NGS data analysis

Statistics

Multi-omics data integration

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Biostatistics or related field

3+ years in related scientific discipline

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Programming languages

Job description

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC in El Monte, CA is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to design, implement, and improve high-throughput NGS data analysis pipelines. You will refine methodologies for data analysis, processing, visualization, and storage, and ensure efficiency, quality, reliability, and customer usability.

You will work in cross-functional teams, oversee pipeline development and validation, support clients, maintain data integrity, and document SOPs and validation reports.