Senior Bioinformatics Scientist - Remote, Transcriptomics

Illumina; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina is seeking a Senior Staff Bioinformatics Scientist to advance DRAGEN analysis solutions with deep expertise in transcriptomics and bioinformatics software development. You will lead algorithm development, validate scalable RNA and multiomic workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation while mentoring researchers and engineers.

The role emphasizes leadership across multiple product cycles, evaluating new technologies and translating biology into

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, CS, statistics, or biology.
• Significant experience developing bioinformatics algorithms and production software for NGS.
• Strong background in transcriptomics and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of novel RNA and multiomic sequencing algorithms.
• Design scalable bioinformatics workflows for bulk RNA-seq and single-cell assays.
• Apply ML and AI-based methods to accelerate method development and product innovation.
• Develop production-quality software with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor scientists and engineers and influence product direction.

Skills

C++

Python

Bioinformatics

Transcriptomics

Machine Learning

Leadership

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Biology, or related discipline

Tools

Cloud computing

NGS data processing

Job description

Illumina is seeking a Senior Staff Bioinformatics Scientist to advance DRAGEN analysis solutions with deep expertise in transcriptomics and bioinformatics software development. You will lead algorithm development, validate scalable RNA and multiomic workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation while mentoring researchers and engineers.

The role emphasizes leadership across multiple product cycles, evaluating new technologies and translating biology into