Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Veracyte, Inc.

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at Veracyte driving next-generation MRD test development. Collaborating with cross-functional teams for robust clinical diagnostics delivery.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $162,000 - $178,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in bioinformatics and assay development for minimal residual disease diagnostics, with a strong focus on NGS-based methodologies and regulatory compliance under CAP/CLIA standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in the design, validation, and optimization of bioinformatics pipelines and clinical assays.

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Ph.D. In BioinformaticsNGS-Based Assay DevelopmentPython ProgrammingBioinformatics Methodologies DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance (CAP/CLIA)

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Hard Skills

BioinformaticsAssay DevelopmentNGS (Next-Generation Sequencing)Variant CallingMRD AnalysisData AnalysisAlgorithm DevelopmentPipeline DevelopmentQC (Quality Control)Statistical Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical OwnershipIndependent WorkCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Laboratory-Developed Tests (LDTs)Clinical DiagnosticsBiotechDiagnosticsRegulated Healthcare

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the design, and development of next-generation minimal residual disease (MRD) laboratory-developed tests (LDTs).
Contribute to assay concepts, driving analytical development and validation.
Partner closely with wet-lab, clinical, quality, regulatory, and software teams to deliver robust MRD diagnostics for multiple indications.
Lead technical execution of key scientific efforts, owning assay bioinformatics from concept through analytical validation and launch.
Contribute to bioinformatics strategy for MRD assay design, development, optimization, and lifecycle management for LDTs developed under CAP/CLIA quality systems.
Lead and contribute to study design, data analysis, performance characterization, and decision-making throughout development.
Develop, validate, and maintain scalable, production-ready bioinformatics pipelines for MRD analysis, including QC, variant calling, MRD calling logic, and reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field (or M.Sc. plus 3 additional years industry experience).
Minimum 6 years of total relevant experience in biotech, diagnostics, or regulated healthcare environments.
Demonstrated experience in NGS-based assay development for clinical diagnostics. Hands-on experience with ctDNA-based MRD assays, including personalized or tumor-informed approaches.
Strong programming skills in Python, with experience developing reproducible, production-grade analysis pipelines, including experience with SDLC best practices.
Proven experience working in design-controlled, regulated environments (CAP/CLIA LDT, IVD, or equivalent).
Proficiency in development of novel bioinformatics methodologies, and algorithms development, including benchmarking of computational methods.
Track record of working with wet lab scientists on iterative experiment design, execution, analysis, and interpretation as a tightly integrated team.
Demonstrated record of technical and scientific ownership, and independent work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements