Hybrid NGS Data Scientist — Oncology Genomics & Analytics

Quest Diagnostics; Lewisville (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Lewisville, TX is seeking a motivated NGS Data Analytic Scientist for Oncology Assay Development. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop genomic assays, analyzing complex genomic datasets, and designing bioinformatics pipelines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bioinformatics and at least 4 years of experience in data science. The position works in a hybrid capacity, requiring 3 days onsite at our Lewisville facility.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in data science or bioinformatics.
• Experience with oncology genomics and somatic variant analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioinformatic analysis of genomic data from NGS.
• Curate and interpret complex genomics datasets.
• Design and deploy scalable bioinformatics pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams to address technical challenges.
• Monitor sequence analysis workflows and automation.

Skills

Data Science

Bioinformatics

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Scripting languages (Python, R)

Genomics Data Analysis

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Illumina sequencing technology

Ion Torrent

PacBio sequencing technology

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Lewisville, TX is seeking a motivated NGS Data Analytic Scientist for Oncology Assay Development. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop genomic assays, analyzing complex genomic datasets, and designing bioinformatics pipelines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bioinformatics and at least 4 years of experience in data science. The position works in a hybrid capacity, requiring 3 days onsite at our Lewisville facility.