On-Demand Remote Viral Genomics Bioinformatician

Primary.Health; United States; Remote; USD 117,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Primary.Health is seeking an on-demand Bioinformatician to analyze viral genomes and monitor variants. The role is contract-based with a 10-hour-per-week retainer and flexible scheduling, remote work, and occasional faster turnarounds during outbreaks. You will work independently and report to the Head of Strategic Initiatives.

Strong experience in Python/R and viral genomics is required. The position emphasizes reproducible pipelines for alignment, variant calling, and lineage assignment, with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of hands-on viral or pathogen genomics experience.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R and standard genomics tools (e.g., Nextclade, Pangolin, Nextstrain).
• Experience evaluating molecular diagnostics against sequence variation preferred.
• Strong written communication; comfortable working independently on a part-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Analyze viral genomes (e.g., SARS-CoV-2, influenza, RSV) to identify mutations, lineages, and variants of concern.
• Assess the impact of sequence changes on assay performance (primer/probe binding, sensitivity).
• Run and maintain reproducible pipelines for alignment, variant calling, and lineage assignment.
• Summarize findings clearly for non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor CDC, WHO, and GISAID surveillance and flag relevant developments.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Advanced degree in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology

Tools

Nextclade

Pangolin

Nextstrain

Job description

Primary.Health is seeking an on-demand Bioinformatician to analyze viral genomes and monitor variants. The role is contract-based with a 10-hour-per-week retainer and flexible scheduling, remote work, and occasional faster turnarounds during outbreaks. You will work independently and report to the Head of Strategic Initiatives.

Strong experience in Python/R and viral genomics is required. The position emphasizes reproducible pipelines for alignment, variant calling, and lineage assignment, with