Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist

Bazeta; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracyte seeks a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to lead the design, development, and validation of genomic assays for regulated diagnostics. You will design scalable workflows for high-throughput NGS data analysis, ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA and FDA guidelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance assay development.

You will mentor junior team members, apply ML methods to optimize performance, and contribute to regulatory submissions with rigorous documentation and

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in bioinformatics for biomedical data analysis.
• 6–7 years in bioinformatics analysis, pipeline development.
• Deep knowledge of NGS methods and library prep.
• Proficiency in Python and SDLC testing.
• Experience deploying workflows in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and validation of bioinformatics assays for new and on-market products.
• Develop production-grade NGS data analysis pipelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance throughout development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentorship.
• Communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Python

AWS

Machine learning

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PhD or MS in bioinformatics or adjacent field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Job description

JobFrom partner feed# Sr. Bioinformatics ScientistUnited States8 hours agoID 4039760Price on request## DetailsEmployment type: Full-timeRemote: YesCompany: VeracyteLevel: Senior## DescriptionAt Veracyte , we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions. Our Values: • We Seek A Better Way : We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward. • We Make It Happen : We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way. • We Are Stronger Together : We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team. • We Care Deeply : We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another. The Position: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics and Data Science Team focused on developing regulated diagnostics products. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in NGS technologies with a strong understanding of regulatory environments including CAP/CLIA and IVD product development. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing our next generation of genomic assays. This position requires a unique blend of expertise in bioinformatics, extensive experience in assay optimization, analytical validation, strong skills in analytical pipeline development, automation and optimization, a deep understanding of molecular biology, and a passion for transforming complex biological data into actionable insights. • KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead bioinformatics design, development and validation efforts in assay development for new and on-market products. As part of project core teams, this individual must be responsible for coordinating planning, execution, and delivery within timelines and budget constraints. • Develop scalable, production-grade workflows for high-throughput NGS data analysis using AWS and containerized environments. • Facilitate successful production pipeline deployment by working closely with infrastructure and engineering teams • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (CAP/CLIA, FDA, IVDR) throughout the bioinformatics development lifecycle, including rigorous testing and documentation.Apply leading edge knowledge in bioinformatics, genomics, and assay technologies, to contribute to development of company's concepts and principles and to achieve assay development objectives in creative and effective ways. • Apply leading edge knowledge in bioinformatics, genomics, and assay technologies to contribute to development of the company's concepts and principles and to achieve assay development objectives in creative and effective ways. • Drive development study design and all analysis for assay development effort in collaboration with cross-functional teams. • Develop statistical and machine learning techniques to comprehensively evaluate assay performance and create optimization strategies. • Communicate analysis results, methodologies, and scientific findings to internal teams, external collaborators, and stakeholders. • Contribute to regulatory submissions and audits by providing technical documentation and validation reports. • Provide scientific guidance and mentorship to junior bioinformatics team members. Who You Are: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: • PhD or MS in bioinformatics, computational biology, or an adjacent data science field, such as biostatistics, statistics or computer science. • Proven experience - A minimum of 6 -7 years of experience in bioinformatics analysis, algorithm development, and pipeline implementation. • Thorough understanding of NGS technologies and various methods for library preparation (WGS, enrichment, RNA-Seq, methylation, etc.). • Proficiency in quantitative transcriptomics from NGS or expression microarray data in human disease/biology specifically, such as differential expression, dimension reduction, expression-based classifier development, RNA-based signatures, cell type deconvolution. • Proficiency in machine learning, development of novel bioinformatics methodologies, and algorithms development, including benchmarking of computational methods. • Proven experience developing and deploying bioinformatics workflows in AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, Step Functions, Batch, Lambda, etc.). • Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with testing frameworks and SDLC best practices. • Close collaboration with Quality and Regulatory Affairs team on assay and analysis pipeline development and verification. • Demonstrated record of technical and scientific leadership, ownership, and independent work. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (preferred but not required): • Track record of working with wet lab scientists on iterative experiment design, execution, analysis, and interpretation as a tightly integrated team. • Proficiency in genomics, sequence analysis, and secondary analysis, such as variant calling (e.g., SNVs/MNVs/indels, CNV, structural variants), NGS QC, splicing, circular nucleic acids. • Strong understanding of germline and somatic mutation processes leading to complex variation and genome-wide biomarkers with potential clinical utility, such as TMB, mutational signatures, LOH. • Working knowledge of R. • Experience with relational and non-relational database technologies is a plus. • Excellent communicator about complex technical topics in an interdisciplinary setting, especially by using data visualizations and diagrams. • Excellent technical problem solving and troubleshooting skills. CULTURAL FIT:... Source: Jobicy (https://jobicy.com/jobs/157385-sr-bioinformatics-scientist)This listing comes from a partner feed. Apply on the source website.Source:VeracyteShare Listing provided by Veracyte.Price on requestApply on the source websiteActive until Nov 26, 2026