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Bioinformatics Scientist will be responsible for assisting research and development team in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary effort in developing and validating OmniSeq's molecular diagnostic and next generation sequencing based bioinformatics analysis pipelines, along with playing an important role in additional research related projects in the field of clinical oncology. Bioinformatics... scientist will interact extensively with members of bioinformatics team, software development team, wet-lab experts and clinical pathologists. She/He will be expected to utilize NGS data analytical skills including but not limited to analytical validation, QC, exploratory analytics, hypothesis testing, reporting/presenting scientific results in a comprehensible manner. Essential Duties • Support the analytical validation analysis and reports for ongoing and future NGS assays. • Contribute to design, development and implementation of computational workflows for internal R&D goals. • Support research teams using cutting edge data analysis and statistical approaches in order to investigate complex genomic datasets including DNA-seq, RNA-Seq, TCR- repertoire, Microbiome, etc. • Collaborate with bioinformatics pipeline engineers and software development teams to design and analyze clinical datasets . • Present scientific findings, results and brainstorm ideas collaboratively with the scientific teams. Requirements • PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics or closely related fields. PhD with 0-2 years’ experience or Master with at least 2 years’ experience in a NGS field. • Experience with NGS data analysis required. • Industrial experience preferred but not required. • Proficient in programing languages such as Python, R and shell script required. • Proficiency is statistical analysis is required. • Demonstrate strong scientific understanding of cancer genomics and show a capability for independent and critical thinking. • Confident, proactive individual capable of taking the initiative and driving to results. • Solid organizational skills and independent drive to sustain productivity and meet deadlines. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement

Junior Bioinformatics Analyst Job ID: req3312... Employee Type: exempt full-time Division: Bioinformatics and Computational Science Facility: NIH Location: NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases. Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Frederick National Laboratory is dedicated to improving human health through the discovery and innovation in the biomedical sciences, focusing on cancer, AIDS and emerging infectious diseases. The Bioinformatics and Computational Science (BACS) Directorate works collaboratively and helps to fulfill the mission of Frederick National Laboratory in the areas of bioinformatics and computational science by developing and applying world-leading computing technologies to basic and applied biomedical research challenges, data science, supporting critical operations, developing and delivering national data resources, and utilizing leading-edge software. The Advanced Biomedical and Computational Science (ABCS) group is a part of BACS and serves as a hub of translational scientists with expertise in machine learning applied to the interpretation of 2D and 3D biomedical images, clinical and genomics integration, computational chemistry, protein modeling, bioinformatic analysis of omics data, and other applications of computational and data science. ABCS develops state-of-the-art technologies in large-scale data modeling, analysis, and integration and supports the scientific research at the Frederick National Lab by helping translate scientific questions to technical solutions for cancer and biomedical research. KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES The Bioinformatics Analyst I is responsible for assisting with collaborative bioinformatics support to the investigators at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). • S/he is responsible for • running analysis and assisting interpretation of high-throughput NGS datasets • preparing output and reports to support decision making • designing, developing and deploying robust workflows, as well as custom scripts, to support the analysis of high-throughput data • preparing and delivering presentations and posters • The Bioinformatics Analyst I is expected to • work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues across NCI and FNL; • coordinate activities among other groups located at the Bethesda (majority time), Frederick, Rockville and Gaithersburg NCI campuses; • follow sound scientific practices and maintain effective documentation of activities and analyses; • maintain an understanding of developments in the Bioinformatics field; • develop and document analysis standards consistent with NCI protocols BASIS QUALIFICATIONS To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: • Possession of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math or Biomedical Science related field from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency • Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: • A Masters’ or PhD degree in any quantitative science is preferred • Commitment to solving biological problems and communicating these solutions • Ability to multi-task across projects • Experience in submitting data sets to public repositories • Management of large genomic data sets including integration with data available from public sources • Experience evaluating and comparing different computational pipelines for NGS data analysis EXPECTED COMPETENCIES: • Some understanding of and experience in processing high throughput biomedical data: data cleaning, metadata management, normalization, analysis, interpretation and visualization • Ability to understand and analyze data from complex experimental designs • Proficiency in at least two of the following programming languages: Python, R, Perl, Java and C/C++ • Basic Understanding of: Exome sequencing, metagenomics, ChIPSeq, RNASeq, DHS-Seq, microarray analysis, DNA methylation analysis • Familiarity with public databases: NCBI, Ensembl, TCGA, cBioPortal, Broad FireHose • Knowledge of working in a cluster environment • 2 years of experience Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW) #readytowork

This position at the New York Genome Center is within the computational biology group and will report to a Bioinformatics Scientist. As a Bioinformatics Analyst, you will contribute to the analyses of transcriptome sequencing data (both bulk and single-cell RNA-Seq) generated at NYGC. This includes the maintenance, benchmarking, and continuous improvement of our processing pipelines, as well as... participation in downstream analyses. Additionally, you will apply and implement various tools and algorithms to analyze transcriptome data, collaborate with NYGC staff on developing new tools and with external investigators on the integration of functional genomics results within their scientific projects. Key Responsibilities: • Contribute to setup, management and maintenance of genomic data processing pipelines; • Analyze sequencing data using the established pipeline(s); • Perform appropriate QC measures; • Stay current on innovations in RNA sequencing technologies and analyses; • Benchmark new tools for RNA-seq and single-cell RNA-seq data analysis and propose improvements; • Support and contribute to the development and implementation of innovative computational approaches for the analysis of large sequence datasets from NGS technologies; • Participate in collaboration with external and internal researchers on the analyses of NGS data; • Interpret and present the results of the computational and statistical analyses to collaborators and co-workers; • Work with the software engineering team to ensure pipeline upgrades and new pipelines are properly implemented in our production workflow manager; • Assist collaborators with data access, analysis, and interpretation; • Interact daily with other bioinformatics analysts/programmers; • Publish results in scientific journals and give presentations at conferences; • Participate in community outreach. Position Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genetics, computer science or similar with at least 2 year’s work/research experience, or a Master’s degree; • Experience in python and R required, as well as willingness to learn new programming languages as necessary to collaborate at NYGC; • 1+ years’ experience working with next generation sequencing data preferred (ideally human genomics), including experience using standard RNASeq analysis software (including samtools, GATK, Picard, bedtools, etc); • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NYGC we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Competencies • Technical and Professional Skills: Consistently demonstrates skills and knowledge relevant for current role; strives to expand the depth and breadth of technical and professional skills; works with a high level of integrity; exhibits focus and discipline; appropriately prioritizes, manages expectations and delivers on commitments. • Collaborative & Communicative: Models collaboration and teamwork; brings out the best in others; effectively works with all levels, internally and externally; respects and embraces diversity of perspective; communicates clearly and listens carefully; uses good judgment as to what to communicate and when to do so. • Adaptable & Innovative: Adaptable and embraces change; develops new insights and pursues improvements and efficiency; fosters exchange of new ideas and willing to challenge the status quo; takes initiative and is solution-oriented; engages in work with passion and curiosity. Work Flexibility NYGC has established a flexible work policy to give employees and other staff more ability to balance their work, personal commitments, and commuting challenges. The incumbent in this position is eligible for a flexible work schedule. We prefer a candidate who can work onsite fulltime, but we are open to a hybrid remote work arrangement for this position, with supervisory approval. Salary The pay range for this position is $82-105k per year; base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, NYGC offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as well as generous time off. About the New York Genome Center The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit, academic research organization dedicated to advancing genomic research. NYGC scientists and staff are furthering new approaches to diagnosing and treating neurological diseases and cancer through their unique capabilities in whole genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, state-of-the art analytics, and the development of genomic tools. NYGC concentrates specifically on disease-based research in the following areas: neuropsychiatric disease (autism, schizophrenia, bipolar); neurodegenerative disease (ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s), and cancer. Located in Lower Manhattan, the New York Genome Center was founded by and remains closely affiliated with twelve leading academic medical centers and research universities in the New York region and beyond, engaging in research projects with and for these institutions. Essential to our collaborative work is an outstanding faculty, whose members typically hold a joint appointment at NYGC and a partner university. They support our scientific mission by conducting independent research in areas of mutual interest to us and the wider scientific community. Equal Opportunity Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the core mission at the NYGC. We strive to create a workplace environment that is welcoming and fair to all regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, or religion. We believe that when people of various backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives work together in an inclusive and equitable environment we gain new and valuable perspectives that otherwise would have been missed. Valuing and supporting all NYG employees as individuals while helping them realize their full potential is critical to promoting greater collaboration, innovation, and discovery – fostering a sense of belonging for our greatest strength, our people. We recognize that there is still work to be done that will require sustained commitment from the entire organization. The New York Genome Center is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, protected veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, partnership status, caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The New York Genome Center takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. FLSA Status – Exempt This position is eligible for visa sponsorship and relocation assistance

Responsibilities: - Will be responsible for leading mRNA data analysis, RNAseq based screens, and mRNA biology related discovery... - Analyze internal and external data sets to address biological questions - Work closely with other computational and experimental scientists to design experiments - Write custom programs and algorithms to support data analyses and discovery - Works with staff on scientific programming and experimental design - Collaborate with scientists to design, analyze, manage and interpret all types of data

The Senior Data Scientist will design, develop, curate algorithms and software tools and lead data science research projects for Professor Wenyi Wang's lab in the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Dr. Wang's laboratory performs research aiming to gain new knowledge in the evolution of the human genome as well as the cancer genome. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES... Software tool design Designs and develops computational tools for advanced cancer research using complex mathematical modeling and data processing techniques. Protocol and data agreement management Maintains and develops research protocols and data access agreements, which may involve communication with industry partners. This also includes the corresponding database management and coordination across lab members. Pipeline and Software maintenance and benchmarking Maintains and develops bulk and single-cell DNA, RNA data processing pipelines. Maintains and further develops the lab's software packages, in collaboration with students and postdocs in the lab. Leads benchmarking studies for automation, improved accuracy and computational speed of designated software tools. Sequencing data analysis Performs single cell and bulk sequencing data analysis, including data QC and initial processing, for data generated by in-house and by large-scale consortia. Leads research projects involving data science methods. Computing management Manages software and data stored on the lab's partition on the institute's high-performance computing infrastructure. EDUCATION: Required: Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Biology, or related field. Preferred: PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Biology, or related field. EXPERIENCE: Required: Five years of experience in scientific software programming with a concentration in scientific computing. With Master's degree, three years experience required. With PhD, one year of experience required. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information • Requisition ID: 158445 • Employment Status: Full-Time • Employee Status: Regular • Work Week: Days • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,500 • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 122,000 • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 146,500 • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay • Fund Type: Soft • Work Location: Onsite • Pivotal Position: Yes • Referral Bonus Available?: Yes • Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes • Science Jobs: Yes #LI-Onsite

Bioinformatics Analyst Interested in building a career in life sciences? An exciting mid-size Pharmaceutical company on the west coast is looking for talented Bioinformatics Analyst! The opportunity is a fully remote, 6 to 12 month contract-to-extend with benefits. There is an Oncology emphasis but all therapeutic backgrounds are encouraged to apply... The Bioinformatics Analyst will be responsible for: · Leading computational biology and data analysis efforts · Partnering with team members to develop robust data analysis pipelines · Communicating strategies and progress to cross-functional management · Integrating and interpreting heterogenous & noisy datasets from ongoing clinical trials The Bioinformatics Analyst should have the following qualifications: · Master's Degree in scientific discipline · Proficiency with R & Python with working knowledge of AWS · Experience with PowerBI, Tableau, or Splunk · 5+ years experience in the Life Sciences Benefits: · Opportunity for growth at an exciting Pharmaceutical company · Fully remote · Competitive pay rate If you are interested in the Bioinformatics Analyst role, then please don’t wait to apply. Please note this role is only offered on a W2 basis through EPM Scientific

Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company trusted by millions of patients and their providers to deliver timely genetic information using digital technology. We aim to provide accurate and actionable answers to strengthen medical decision-making for individuals and their families. Invitae's genetics experts apply a rigorous approach to data and research, serving as the foundation... of their mission to bring comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people. Invitae is a biotechnology company focused on providing tools and services for clinical research applications of genomics. Our mission is to unlock the power of precision medicine in improving patient care by providing a technology platform to advance genomics and facilitate collaborative research. Invitae is seeking Bioinformaticians to join our team. This role will be centered around creating workflows, tools and algorithms to complement assay/product development. The ideal candidate should be able to perceive a problem clearly and dissect it into components which can be resolved programmatically. Having a comprehensive grasp of genomics and next generation sequencing will be key to succeeding in this role. The candidate should be independent, well organized and collaborative with clear communication skills. In addition, the ability to frequently switch between tasks will be helpful. As necessary, but not as a primary role, the candidate will assist the Clinical team in ad-hoc analysis and research required to meet regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for scaling our pipelines as we work toward our goal of providing low-cost genetic answers to billions of people. Responsibilities: • Develop high-performance bioinformatics workflows that can accurately and reliably analyze large volumes of NGS data using Nextflow in a system agnostic manner • Collaborate in a cross-disciplinary team by building, deploying, and maintaining software solutions compatible with distributed and/or containerized systems • Designing APIs using industry best practices to streamline communication between various Invitae platforms • Develop best practices for analysis of NGS data including optimization of parameters, resource utilization, and consensus approaches across various NGS applications • Mentor budding engineers/scientists by participating in code review/analysis sessions • Drive genetics technology development in a cross-disciplinary setting by critically analyzing and deriving insights from experimental data (including NGS, arrays, and novel technologies) using open source NGS tools and building custom tools when needed • Develop reproducible analysis for research and development purposes • Review, understand, and stay in compliance with Invitae HIPAA Security policies and procedures • Optionally, build and evaluate algorithms and statistical models to improve existing genetics applications within and beyond NGS technologies and create novel ones • Optionally, maintain a visible profile in the Bioinformatics community through publications, conference presentations, and collaborations Good to Have Qualifications: • MS with 8+ years experience or PhD with 5+ years experience in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology • Fluent in R/Python • Fluent in *nix, and SQL like DB technology for data analysis • Working knowledge of standard bioinformatic tools used in NGS pipelines • Working knowledge of pipeline workflow engines: Nextflow, Snakemake • Strong knowledge of Genomics and Molecular Biology • Solid understanding of Illumina sequencing technologies and metrics • Formal statistics background is a plus • Formal software development experience (preferred) • Understanding of Cloud Computing (preferred) #LI-Remote This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This position is eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible paid time off, Spring Health, Carrot Fertility, participation in a 401k with company match, ESPP, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Invitae also offers generous paid leave programs so you can spend time with your new child, recover from your own illness or care for a sick family member. USA National Pay Range $110,000—$137,500 USD Please apply even if you don’t meet all of the “What you bring” requirements noted. It’s rare that someone checks every single item, it’s ok, we encourage you to apply anyways. Join us! At Invitae, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We truly believe a diverse workplace is crucial to our company's success and to better serve our diverse patients. Your input is especially valuable. We’d greatly appreciate it if you can take a quick moment to make your selection(s) below. Submissions will be anonymous. You can find a detailed explanation of our privacy practices here

We seek a talented, energetic, and collaborative bioinformatician to design bioinformatics pipelines and analyze multi-platform data as part of the development of our flagship platform A 3 D 3 a: Adaptive, AI-augmented, Drug Discovery and Development. With expertise in genomics and the design and deployment of bioinformatics tools, the Data Scientist - Bioinformatics will inform our mission to... discover novel therapies for cancer patients. Led by Prof. Bissan Al-Lazikani, Director of Therapeutics Data Science, the intelligent and ever-learning A 3 D 3 a platform is part of the new initiative in Therapeutics Data Science and part of our ambitious Institute for Data Science in Oncology at MD Anderson. A 3 D 3 a will accelerate the discovery and impact of novel therapies for cancer by enabling novel opportunities for optimized therapies for patients with a focus on rare and hard-to-treat cancers through the development of novel machine learning and AI technologies. Central to this vision, the Data Scientist - Bioinformatics will innovate and deploy bioinformatics approaches to uncover hidden therapeutic opportunities in integrated patient data and will work closely with biologists, data scientists and. clinicians. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Carry out preparation, clean-up, and quality control of biological data, including whole exome sequencing, whole genome sequencing, and RNA sequencing from both bulk and single-cell datasets • Develop and maintain pipelines for bioinformatics and statistical analyses of aforementioned data types; activities to include handling raw data, evaluating outputs, optimizing parameters and summarizing findings • Deploy bioinformatics pipelines in high performance computing environments • Visualize data and interpret results, including implementation of approaches such as variant calling, functional annotation, gene set enrichment, and pathway annotation • Maintain knowledge of latest bioinformatic approaches and genomic technologies and implement these where appropriate • Present results at multidisciplinary project meetings • Produce output for scientific publications and co-author said publications • Prepare written reports, manuscripts, and grant applications with investigators • Work closely with the team and collaborators to discover novel therapeutic opportunities for cancer patients EXPECTED SKILLS • Deep knowledge of bioinformatics tools and their implementation as part of pipelines, particularly for whole genome sequencing, whole exome sequencing, and RNA sequencing data, in both bulk and single-cell contexts • Demonstrated experience and understanding of genomic technologies and analysis of data generated • Analyzing and interpreting outputs to identify insights and hypotheses from data • Understanding of essential statistical methodologies required for bioinformatics analyses • Addressing challenges in bioinformatics as well as mitigation strategies including bias, batch correction, etc. • Applying data clustering (e.g., t-SNE, UMAP, novel approaches) and basic machine learning techniques to complement bioinformatic analyses • Utilizing High Performance Computing to run large-scale analyses • Deploying pipelining tools (e.g., Nextflow or similar) • Unix, R, Python or other scripting/programming languages EDUCATION: Required: Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Biology, or related field. Preferred: PhD in Natural/Medical sciences or computational biology, ideally with postdoctoral experience. EXPERIENCE: Required: Three years experience in scientific software development/analysis. With Master's degree, one years experience required. With PhD, no experience required. Preferred: One year of postdoctoral experience It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information • Requisition ID: 157054 • Employment Status: Full-Time • Employee Status: Regular • Work Week: Days • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 84,500 • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,500 • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 126,500 • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay • Fund Type: Soft • Work Location: Onsite • Pivotal Position: No • Referral Bonus Available?: Yes • Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes • Science Jobs: Yes #LI-Onsite

A pharmaceutical company in Illinois is currently seeking a new Bioinformatics Analyst for a promising Remote opportunity with their growing staff. Responsibilities... The Bioinformatics Analyst (Remote) will be responsible for designing and implementing bioinformatics methods as well as analysis and interpretation of various types of omics data to solve biological and clinical problems. Qualifications • 3+ years of relevant work experience • Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, and/or a related field • Bulk Gene Expression and Enrichment Analysis experience (RNA-Seq and microarray) • Adept R coding experience • Experience with differential expression Statistical Testing (limma/varianceParition dream or other R method) • Linux Job Submission experience • RNA-Seq alignment experience, STAR or other method • Great interpersonal skills • Excellent communication skills (Written and verbal) • Strong attention to detail • Highly organized Desired Skills: • Biology background in Neuroscience, Fibrosis, Immunology, and/or Oncology • Familiarity with NCBI GEO, NCBI SA, EBI ArrayExpress, and EBI ENA

Location: Remote in the United States About our Company: Foresight Diagnostics is an early-stage, venture-backed molecular diagnostics company that is developing non-invasive cancer detection technologies to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our portfolio of cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy tests are rooted in novel and proprietary methods developed at Stanford University. Our approach... enables the earlier detection of smaller tumors, leading to more personalized and effective cancer treatment strategies for patients. We have deep expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and maintain a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with significant opportunities for high-impact contribution and rapid professional growth. Foresight Diagnostics is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. About the Role: As a Bioinformatics Scientist, you will use your scientific thinking and engineering skills to develop bioinformatics pipelines, design and analyze experiments, and optimize the operational and clinical performance of bioinformatic algorithms. You will collaborate with laboratory scientists and other bioinformatics scientists & engineers to develop, launch, and improve our clinical diagnostic products. This position will report to a Principal Bioinformatics Scientist. What You Will Bring: • Advanced user of a programming language for data analysis and algorithm development. Python preferred. Knowledgeable of one or more other languages (e.g., R, Julia, C, Rust, Java, etc.) • Able to easily and rapidly explore data using expertise in at least one graphics library (ggplot, altair, plotly, etc.) and knowledgeable of others. • You think carefully about your development tool belt and are comfortable in a shell. Bonus if experienced with containers, HPC, and/or cloud computing. • Expert in one or more statistical or numerical techniques (e.g., regression, probabilistic modeling, neural networks, mathematical programming) and experience applying them to real-world problems. • Track record of using your analyses or developed software to solve scientific problems . NGS and diagnostics experience preferred. • The drive and interest to improve and develop new skills. Awareness for scoping projects and intuition for identifying the most valuable challenges to tackle. • The ability to think critically and creatively from PhD training or equivalent amount of experience What You Will Do: • Develop methods to reliably measure and improve performance of bioinformatics pipelines using historical data, simulations, and/or models. • Improve pipeline efficiency to enable rapid research and development of algorithms • Design studies with laboratory scientists to characterize and identify assay improvements • Perform data analyses and write conclusions as reports to support R&D and product development • Write and review software with engineers to bring algorithms to a production lab • Use your expertise to identify and help plan valuable initiatives and enable team members to be more independent and productive. This role is offering a salary between $100,000 - $140,000, generous equity, along with medical, dental and vision benefits. You will be working on interesting problems with extremely high impact. We promote the professional development of our employees and will encourage upward mobility within the company for high performing employees. Foresight Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status