Senior Clinical Bioinformatics Data Scientist

Labcorp; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Clinical Bioinformatics Data Scientist to lead data processing and analytics efforts within a remote team. This role involves developing data pipelines and business intelligence tools to enhance healthcare diagnostics, requiring extensive experience in programming, data science techniques, and collaboration across teams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Ph.D. preferred in Data Science, Bioinformatics, or Engineering.
• Extensive experience with programming and bioinformatics software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data processing pipelines and business intelligence platforms.
• Design and execute the technical roadmap for data processing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on development and operational initiatives.

Skills

Python

Java

Data Science Techniques

Statistical Process Control

Anomaly Detection

Predictive Analytics

Machine Learning

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree

Ph.D. in Data Science, Bioinformatics, or related field

Tools

AWS

Looker

Tableau

Postgres

Datomic

Snowflake

Redshift

Job description

Senior Clinical Bioinformatics Data Scientist

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Labcorp is dedicated to bringing comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Our Invitae team, now part of Labcorp, is driven to make a difference for the patients we serve. We are leading the transformation of the genetics industry by making clinical-grade genetic information affordable and accessible to guide health decisions across all stages of life.

We have an excellent career opportunity for a Senior Clinical Bioinformatics Data Scientist to join our growing team. This is a remote US-based position. If you are an expert in data engineering, analytics, and providing insights to drive business decisions, this is an ideal position for you!

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the development of data processing pipelines and business intelligence platforms for comprehensive performance monitoring and apply statistical methods to ultimately drive exceptional quality and turnaround time in healthcare diagnostics.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with programming (e.g., Python, Java), version control, databases (e.g., Postgres, Datomic, Snowflake, Redshift), APIs, and bioinformatics software.
• Experience developing within cloud-based business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau) and cloud computing infrastructure (e.g., AWS).
• Proficiency in data science techniques including statistical process control, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and machine learning on laboratory and clinical data.
• Experience with production lab environments, NGS genomics data, and bioinformatics analytical pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and ethical issues in a regulated industry.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, clinicians, engineers, and business analysts.
• Ability to communicate technical problems, methodologies, and findings clearly and concisely.

Essential Duties

• Design and execute the technical roadmap for data processing infrastructure within the team, aligning with other data engineering teams across the organization.
• Develop business intelligence platforms for performance monitoring.
• Lead early detection systems for trend shifts and anomalies, diagnosing their causes.
• Lead high-impact data science projects in genomics, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Maintain high standards of data privacy, security, and compliance.
• Provide governance and best practices for enterprise data across teams.
• Mentor scientists and engineers, fostering skill growth and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on development and operational initiatives.

Education

• Minimum of a master’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Ph.D. in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Application window open through: 05/27/2025

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 USD annually. Bonuses and incentives are based on performance and company policies. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k), PTO/FTO, tuition reimbursement, and employee stock purchase plans.

Why Work at Labcorp

Join a diverse team committed to innovation and health improvements. We foster an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to impactful healthcare solutions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Labcorp is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable laws.