Bioinformatics Scientist II

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mid

$134k–$166k

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Veracyte Bioinformatics Scientist II at Veracyte to support development of NGS-based MRD assays through bioinformatics analysis and experimental design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize assay performance and develop computational methods.

Responsibilities

Bioinformatics Analysis & Assay Development
Contribute to the design, development, evaluation, and optimization of NGS-based MRD assays.
Perform bioinformatics analyses to support assay development, analytical validation, and performance characterization studies.
Analyze and interpret complex genomic datasets and communicate findings to project teams.
Develop and maintain reproducible analysis workflows and scripts for assay development activities.
Support evaluation of assay performance metrics, including sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, reproducibility, and quality control metrics.
Participate in benchmarking studies to evaluate and compare bioinformatics methods and analytical approaches.
Experimental Design & Scientific Problem Solving
Collaborate with wet-lab scientists to design experiments, analyze results, and drive data-informed decisions.
Apply critical thinking and scientific reasoning to investigate assay performance, troubleshoot challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Contribute to the development of novel computational approaches and analytical methods as needed.
Document analyses, methods, and study results in a clear and reproducible manner.

Qualification

Recent PhStrong critical thinkingDemonstrated scientific curiosityFamiliarity with cancer genomicsWhat Success Looks Like

Required

D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biomedical Engineering, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
Recent Ph.D. graduate and 2+ years of postdoctoral and/or industry experience or M.Sc and 5+ years of experience.
Strong understanding of molecular biology, genetics, and next-generation sequencing technologies.
Experience analyzing NGS data and developing computational workflows using Python and/or R.
Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex datasets and draw scientifically sound conclusions.
Strong critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Demonstrated scientific curiosity, initiative, and attention to detail.

Preferred

Experience supporting development of NGS-based research or diagnostic assays.
Familiarity with cancer genomics, somatic variant analysis, and liquid biopsy applications.
Experience working with cell-free DNA (cfDNA) or circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) datasets.
Knowledge of bioinformatics best practices, reproducible research methods, and software version control tools.
Experience with cloud computing environments (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).
Exposure to regulated product development environments, including CAP/CLIA, FDA, or IVD development processes.
Experience collaborating closely with both laboratory and computational scientists.
What Success Looks Like

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Company

Veracyte

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