Senior Bioinformatics Scientist: Biomarker Discovery Leader

ChromoLogic; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ChromoLogic is seeking a Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics to lead the discovery, development, and validation of nucleic acid biomarkers for prognostic and precision medicine. This role sits at the intersection of genomics, machine learning, and translational research, requiring collaboration with scientists, data analysts, and external partners to translate complex data into actionable patient insights.

You will shape analytical strategies and contribute to strategic research initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 2–5+ years of postdoctoral, academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis and bioinformatics workflow development.
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages.
• Experience applying machine learning, Bayesian modeling, or advanced statistical methods to biological datasets.
• Proven ability to independently design studies, analyze complex datasets, and derive meaningful scientific conclusions.
• Strong record of collaboration in multidisciplinary research environments.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioinformatics efforts supporting the discovery and validation of nucleic acid biomarkers.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain robust computational pipelines for NGS and multi-omics data analysis.
• Apply advanced machine learning, Bayesian statistics, and predictive modeling techniques to identify biologically meaningful patterns and biomarkers.
• Design and execute end-to-end analytical strategies, from hypothesis generation and experimental planning through data interpretation and reporting.

Skills

Python

R

Machine learning

Bayesian modeling

Statistics

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Computational Biology

Job description

ChromoLogic is seeking a Senior Scientist, Bioinformatics to lead the discovery, development, and validation of nucleic acid biomarkers for prognostic and precision medicine. This role sits at the intersection of genomics, machine learning, and translational research, requiring collaboration with scientists, data analysts, and external partners to translate complex data into actionable patient insights.

You will shape analytical strategies and contribute to strategic research initiatives in a