Veracyte

Veracyte

Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist

South San Francisco, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$190kDetected 2 days ago
PythonAlgorithmsAWSMachine LearningData AnalysisData ScienceData VisualizationStatisticsComplianceFDA RegulatoryBioinformaticsMolecular BiologyNGSLab ResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptabilityBiostatisticsRegulatory Affairs

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Drive development study design and all analysis for assay development effort in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Develop scalable, production-grade workflows for high-throughput NGS data analysis using AWS and containerized environments.
  • Proven experience developing and deploying bioinformatics workflows in AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, Step Functions, Batch, Lambda, etc.).
  • Track record of working with wet lab scientists on iterative experiment design, execution, analysis, and interpretation as a tightly integrated team.
  • Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company.

Requirements

  • Proven experience - A minimum of 6 -7 years of experience in bioinformatics analysis, algorithm development, and pipeline implementation.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with testing frameworks and SDLC best practices.
  • Passion for Innovation: You are deeply curious and driven to explore uncharted territories in genomics.
  • You are skilled at communicating complex ideas to non-experts and active listening, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that values each team member's contribution.
  • You are receptive to feedback and motivated to better serve the team's needs.

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (preferred but not required):

Compensation

  • $175,000 - $190,000 USD
  • We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions.
  • The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, industry, education, etc.
  • Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits

  • VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world.
  • Develop statistical and machine learning techniques to comprehensively evaluate assay performance and create optimization strategies.
  • Proficiency in machine learning, development of novel bioinformatics methodologies, and algorithms development, including benchmarking of computational methods.
  • You are agile and flexible, ready to pivot strategies in response to new data or technologies.

Company info

  • At 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.
  • We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
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