Ultima Genomics
Staff Bioinformatics Scientist, Oncology Applications
Remote US · Staff+ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago
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About the role
- We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies.
- Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond.
- This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can effectively balance multiple high-impact projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and maintain scalable bioinformatics pipelines for NGS data analysis such as WGS, WES, RNA-seq, and single-cell
- Design and implement novel algorithms for secondary and tertiary NGS analysis tailored to Ultima's sequencing chemistry
- Lead and execute multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing deliverables in alignment with evolving company goals
- Perform benchmarking and validation studies
- Collaborate closely with wet-lab scientists, software engineers, and product teams to translate experimental results into improved workflows and tools
- Support external collaborations by preparing technical analyses, reports, presentations, and data summaries for customers, partners, and conferences
- Document methods clearly and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
Requirements
- PhD with 5+ years or MS with 8+ years of hands-on experience analyzing NGS data required
- Experience with common bioinformatics and somatic variant calling tools such as BWA, minimap2, GATK, samtools
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and workflow management systems (Nextflow, Snakemake, WDL)
Compensation
- At Ultima Genomics, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package.
Benefits
- Stay current with emerging technologies and advances in genomics, computational biology, machine learning, and cancer biology
- Knowledge of machine learning approaches applied to genomics
Visa & Work Authorization
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