Bioinformatics Scientist Job at UC San Diego (San Diego)

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Job Advert: Senior Bioinformatics Scientist. Our client is an emerging leader wi...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

170000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Signify Technology

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field, with 3+ years of experience developing production-level bioinformatics pipelines
Deep expertise in analyzing bulk/single-cell RNAseq data and performing differential gene expression using state-of-the-art tools
Significant experience building production-level Snakemake (or Nextflow) pipelines, with local and cloud-based deployments
Strong knowledge of sequence analysis (alignment, assembly) and molecular biology, with experience in Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing
Proficiency in Python (numpy, pandas, Jupyter, Biopython) and package management (e.g., Conda)
Hands-on experience with Docker, Apptainer, or Singularity for containerized workflows
Expertise in Git/GitHub and Linux shell scripting for version control and automation
Proficiency in developing intuitive web tools for bioinformatics reporting (e.g., R Shiny, Streamlit)
Familiarity with public genomic data repositories (e.g., NCBI, Ensembl) and large-scale genomic data processing
Strong communication skills and ability to write clean, maintainable, production-ready code

Job Responsibility

Designing and optimizing high-performance bioinformatics pipelines for processing thousands of daily samples, leveraging tools like Snakemake and cloud deployments
Innovating sequence analysis workflows for bulk/single-cell RNAseq, differential gene expression, and large-scale genomics, ensuring robust and scalable solutions
Troubleshooting complex sequencing data challenges, from biological artifacts to platform-specific issues, to ensure reliable outputs
Developing intuitive web tools (e.g., Streamlit, R Shiny) and data visualizations to transform raw bioinformatics data into actionable insights
Providing thought leadership and mentoring junior team members, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
Staying ahead of industry trends, integrating emerging bioinformatics tools to enhance our offerings for biopharma and research clients

What we offer

Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive remuneration
Generous Time Off: 4 weeks paid time off + 10 paid holidays
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance and mental health coverage
Retirement and Wellness: 401(k) with matching, Health Advocate services, and gym membership
Impactful Work: Contribute directly to accelerating biotech research, supporting novel therapies and sustainability
Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge tools (e.g., Snakemake, Streamlit, AWS) and collaborate with top-tier researchers
Supportive Culture: Join a passionate, inclusive team that values creativity, mentorship, and professional growth

Fulltime

Field Bioinformatics Scientist

A Field Bioinformatics Scientist (FBS) is a bioinformatics expert who provides d...

Location

Sweden , Stockholm

Salary:

Not provided

Pixelgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MSc or PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, immunology, biotechnology, or a related field
Demonstrated experience with single-cell omics data analysis
Strong programming skills in R and/or Python, and experience with Linux-based environments
Solid understanding and hands-on experience with data analysis methods, including dimensionality reduction, clustering, and batch correction
Applies appropriate statistical methods to draw conclusions from data
Proficiency in data visualization tools, using best practices to communicate complex findings effectively
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Job Responsibility

Support customers in their journey from experimental design to analyzed data with a focus on data processing and analysis
At times, analyze single-cell Proximity Network data as part of service offering for customers
Train new customers on the Pixelgen data processing and analysis tools
Troubleshooting technical issues by interacting with customers, looking at customer data and identifying and resolving technical issues that customers may encounter
Providing product performance, customer needs and market trends feedback to the company
Managing customer relationships through building and managing strong relationships with our customers to ensure their needs are met and to identify opportunities for new business.
Support other company functions with data analysis and bioinformatics expertise
Present scientific results from analysis to internal and external stakeholders through written reports, visualizations, and oral presentations.
Managing customer issue ticketing systems and helping to develop a system that works well and scales for Pixelgen.
Support pre-sales activities

Clinical genomic scientist

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Genome International Corp

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years’ of experience in genomics
D. in bioinformatics /Masters in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Computer Science
Excellent programming skills (e.g. Python, R, Perl, Shell)
Understanding and skills in analyzing genomics data
Excellent knowledge of bioinformatics tools and databases
Aware of ACMG, NCCN, ASCO and ESMO guidelines

Job Responsibility

Design, develop and maintain bioinformatics analysis pipelines, methods, and software for analysis of clinical genomics sequencing data including reading alignment, variant calling, annotation and statistical data analysis using open source and in-house developed software
Translating and breaking down requirements from product team for the software engineers
Collaborate with software engineers for task allocation, contribute to product development by building and maintaining computational infrastructure for robust, cost-effective, and automated execution of bioinformatics pipelines in the cloud
Validating overall software output before release
Drive and collaborate with quality team for documentation needed for QMS
Responsible for quality of the software product by following best practices like code-reviews, unit test coverage and defining & adhering to single coding standard
Identify novel approaches to better and more efficiently analyze client and public data sets
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the bioinformatics software and analytical pipeline development life cycle

Senior Scientist – Research Computational Biology

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. The ARIA Computational Biology team is...

Location

United States

Salary:

143320.00 - 174539.00 USD / Year

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in computational biology, bioinformatics, data science, or a related discipline [and relevant post-doc where applicable]
Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant research experience
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant research experience
Strong programming skills (Python, R, Linux/Unix), familiarity with cloud computing environments, HPC, and collaborative coding practices (e.g., Git)
Track record of designing and implementing creative and holistic computational strategies to address challenging research questions
Demonstrated expertise in the analysis and interpretation of single cell omics data
Excellent presentation and communication skills to convey complex findings to diverse audiences
Self-starter with a collaborative mentality and a drive for continuous growth

Job Responsibility

Extracting biological insight from complex multi-modal omics and screening data to characterize disease endotypes and mechanisms, identify novel targets and biomarkers, and test therapeutic hypotheses
Developing and leveraging methods/platforms to discover, prioritize, and validate targets across diverse diseases and therapeutic modalities
Innovative research in close partnership with Amgen therapeutic area scientists, spanning both internal pipeline programs and external partnerships
Partnering with our data science and information systems teams to incorporate tools and analyses developed within ARIA Computational Biology into integrated R&D platforms

What we offer

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Fulltime

Scientist – Research Computational Biology

The ARIA Computational Biology team is seeking a talented and creative computati...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, data science, or a related discipline OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant research experience
Strong programming skills (Python, R, Linux/Unix), familiarity with cloud computing environments, HPC, and collaborative coding practices (e.g., Git)
Track record of designing and executing holistic computational strategies to address challenging research questions
Proven expertise in the analysis and interpretation of single cell omics data
Excellent presentation and communication skills to convey complex findings to diverse audiences
Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a drive for continuous growth

Job Responsibility

Extracting biological insight from complex multi-modal omics and screening data to characterize disease endotypes and mechanisms, identify novel targets, and test therapeutic hypotheses
Developing and leveraging methods/platforms to (1) guide prioritization of targets across diverse diseases and therapeutic modalities and (2) deliver foundational target insights, including characterization of expression biodistribution and isoform complexity
Developing advanced capabilities for discovery of novel disease-enriched isoforms using long-read transcriptomics, proteomics, and screening technologies
Partnering with our data science and information systems teams to incorporate tools and analyses developed within ARIA Computational Biology into integrated R&D platforms

Staff Bioinformatics Scientist - Genetics

The Staff Bioinformatics Scientist is largely self-driven, working in collaborat...

Location

United States , San Diego

Salary:

160000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Exact Sciences

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field
or Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field plus 4 years of experience in lieu of a Ph.D.
or Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field plus 6 years of experience in lieu of Ph.D.
8+ years of industry or academia experience in bioinformatics
6+ years of experience in medical device/IVD, biotech, life science or pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated experience in developing statistical and quantitative methods
Deep knowledge and thorough understanding of molecular biology and/or biochemistry and/or next-generation sequencing (NGS) and genomics
Demonstrated expertise in product/assay research, design, or development
Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing
Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Job Responsibility

Conduct comprehensive analyses within several product or technology areas and identify problems and discrepancies
Independently plan and develop algorithms
Independently develop, plan, and analyze results of experiments within several product or technology areas within defined timelines
effectively present and clearly communicate findings at data meetings, group meetings and project team meetings to inform and enable project progression
Critically analyze research/experimental data, interpret the results, and provide insights into the next steps and the direction of the project for successful outcomes
Contribute towards the development of timeline and plan for new assignments/study/projects
Provide technical guidance to junior scientists in project teams
Manage bench-generated data and bioinformatics outputs within high performance computing (HPC) or cloud computing environment
Determine, utilize, and apply methods or technologies effectively and provide ideas for new techniques, when appropriate
Maintain knowledge of technological industry developments that could assist in completion of an assignment or aid in the development of new processes or procedures

What we offer

paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
paid leave for parents and caregivers
a retirement savings plan
wellness support
health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
bonus eligible

Fulltime

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

The Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, with input from senior scientists and leade...

Location

United States , San Diego

Salary:

128000.00 - 192000.00 USD / Year

Exact Sciences

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, or related field
or Master’s degree in same fields plus 4 years of experience in lieu of a Ph.D.
or Bachelor’s degree in same fields plus 6 years of experience in lieu of Ph.D.
5+ years of industry or academia experience in bioinformatics
3+ years of experience in medical device/IVD, biotech, life science or pharmaceutical industry
Extensive experience in Linux-based HPC or cloud computing environments and associated tools
Ability to write custom code in at least three programming or scripting languages
Technical expert in the area of molecular biology and/or biochemistry and/or next-generation sequencing (NGS) and genomics
Knowledge of product/assay research, design, or development
Working knowledge of statistical and mathematical methods in biology/genetics, including experience with statistical software, such as JMP or R

Job Responsibility

Conduct analyses within several product or technology areas and identify problems and discrepancies
Independently develop, plan, and analyze results of bench level experiments within several product or technology areas
effectively present and clearly communicate findings at data meetings, group meetings and project team meetings
Analyze research/experimental data, interpret the results, and provide insights into the next steps and the direction of the project
Independently develop methods and procedures for new assignments/study/experiments
Provide technical guidance to junior scientists in project teams
Manage bench-generated data and bioinformatics outputs within high performance computing (HPC) or cloud computing environment
Determine, utilize, and apply methods or technologies effectively and provide ideas for new techniques, when appropriate
Maintain knowledge of technological industry developments that could assist in completion of an assignment or aid in the development of new processes or procedures
Provide technical input and participate in decisions affecting project planning and experimental design

What we offer

Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
Paid leave for parents and caregivers
A retirement savings plan
Wellness support
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Bonus eligibility

Fulltime

Scientist II, Clinical Bioinformatics

10x Genomics is establishing a diagnostics effort, translating our leading singl...

Location

United States , Pleasanton

Salary:

123400.00 - 167000.00 USD / Year

10x Genomics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ph.D. in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics or a related discipline with extensive hands-on experience in single-cell NGS data analysis
A minimum of 2 years of industry experience post Ph.D.
Experience analyzing large-scale single-cell or spatial transcriptomics datasets to derive biologically meaningful insights and/or diagnostic biomarkers
In-depth understanding of the assumptions, limitations and caveats of statistical methods
Experience developing and optimizing high-performance, scalable code
Proficiency working in a Linux environment
Goal-oriented, self-motivated and an independent problem solver
Meticulous attention to detail and a conscientious work ethic.

Job Responsibility

Implement rigorous computational/statistical methods for single-cell and spatial transcriptomics data analysis
Derive actionable insights from clinical/translational single-cell or in-situ spatial datasets
Design, implement and validate biomarkers for diagnostic applications
Implement and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for reproducible, large-scale data processing
Process and analyze single-cell or in-situ spatial transcriptomics datasets spanning hundreds to thousands of samples

What we offer

Equity grants
Comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs
Annual bonus program or sales incentive program
Generous time off
Competitive and comprehensive health benefits package
Easy-to-use benefits that promote wellbeing
Family friendly policies like parental leave

Fulltime

Bioinformatics Scientist

UC San Diego

Location:
United States , San Diego

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Posted:
April 05, 2026

Expiration:
April 09, 2026

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