[Remote] Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. reputed company is a life science, venture-backed clinical metagenomics company focused on advancing diagnostic science and technology to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will reputed company data analysis and interpretation of reputed company biological datasets, design analysis plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive biomarker discovery and precision medicine applications.Responsibilities• reputed company data analysis and interpretation of reputed company biological datasets, including reputed company reputed company (NGS), metagenomics, transcriptomics, fragmentomics, and single-cell analysis.• Create or adapt computational tools and algorithms to support biomarker discovery and workflows.• Drive bioinformatics aspects of cross-functional research projects in collaboration with scientific and medical leaders, under the guidance of the Director of Computational Biomarker Discovery.• Conduct deep exploration of the biological interplay between molecular data and disease conditions, generating insights to advance translational science.• Deliver preliminary biological signatures that inform precision medicine applications beyond infectious disease, including autoimmune disorders and oncology.• Partner in experimental design by defining analysis plans, selecting appropriate methodologies, and executing computational analyses with a strong grounding in biological rationale.• Collaborate closely with scientific, medical, engineering, and commercial teams to set company goals and support the development of new partnerships and products.• Ensure high standards of data reputed company, quality control, and validation, while maintaining rigorous quality documentation and dissemination of scientific findings.• Provide clear visibility into areas of ownership and communicate weekly reputed company and results to stakeholders.• Continue to grow and learn in the necessary biological/scientific domains and technological aspects of the field through novel knowledge acquisition but also staying reputed company with the latest relevant literature.• Share enthusiasm for exploring novel applications of reputed company’ technology platform to drive innovation and impact.Skills• Ph.D. in computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, genetics, bioinformatics, metagenomics, or reputed company fields (preferably with a focus on computational biology or machine learning) with 3+ years of postdoctoral and/or industry experience; OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of directly relevant industry experience.• Publications demonstrating the use of innovative mathematical or computational models to investigate and interpret biological and biomarker data.• Strong background in modern statistics and machine learning, including applications to biomarker discovery.• Proven proficiency with high-dimensional, large-scale datasets characterized by low signal-to-noise.• Demonstrated excellence in communication and collaboration reputed company cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.• Self-starter with the ability to independently drive results and influence project direction.• Evidence of innovation in connecting biological insights to reputed company mechanisms of microbiome and host–environment interactions.• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with bioinformatics tools, methods, and workflows, especially those reputed company to reputed company reputed company (NGS) data analysis.• Familiarity with exploratory study and clinical trial designs and analyses, particularly in pharmaceutical or biotechnology applications.• Passionate, purpose-driven, and excited about reputed company’ mission: to conquer infectious diseases through innovations around genomic reputed company and machine learning.• Excellence at communication and collaboration reputed company a cross-functional team.• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills.• Self-starting mentality and ability to drive results.• Comfortable working in an environment which combines both research aspects as well as development.• Ability to work effectively and reputed company in a fast-paced (startup) environment.Company Overview• reputed company delivers genomic insights into infectious diseases, helping clinicians reputed company critical, life-saving treatment decisions. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website isCompany H1B Sponsorship• reputed company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 4 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job