Genomics Data Scientist: Variant Interpretation & Insights

Lifecode; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecode, a direct-to-consumer whole genome sequencing company, seeks its first dedicated genomics data hire to transform raw WGS into trusted wellness insights. This build-from-scratch role will define pipelines, interpretation logic, evidence standards, and models trained on our data.

You will own the end-to-end process from raw data to consumer-facing insights, driving practical, scalable genome interpretation for the masses.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in computational biology or related field.
• Hands-on with human genetic data and VCF wrangling.
• Proficient in Python and SQL for data analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical genetics and PRS/GWAS interpretation.
• Ability to assess literature and translate into product insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and own secondary/tertiary analysis pipeline: alignment, variant calling, QC, annotation.
• Build the variant interpretation layer from ClinVar, gnomAD, GWAS Catalog, etc.
• Develop and validate polygenic risk scores and trait-prediction models.
• Evaluate and deploy modern variant effect predictors.
• Collaborate with product/engineering to ship insights to customers.

Skills

Python

SQL

Genetic data analysis

VCF wrangling

Variant effect prediction

Literature interpretation

Education

PhD or MS in computational biology / bioinformatics / human genetics

Job description

Lifecode, a direct-to-consumer whole genome sequencing company, seeks its first dedicated genomics data hire to transform raw WGS into trusted wellness insights. This build-from-scratch role will define pipelines, interpretation logic, evidence standards, and models trained on our data.

You will own the end-to-end process from raw data to consumer-facing insights, driving practical, scalable genome interpretation for the masses.