NGS Bioinformatics Scientist (Remote)

About MyOme MyOme's mission is to provide clinically actionable genetic information to patients throughout their lives. We combine clinical-grade whole genome sequencing, advanced methods for genome interpretation, and seamless digital tools for doctors and patients to order and access results. Our team is composed of seasoned entrepreneurs, scientists, and operators, and we're backed by top-tier investors. Job Description MyOme is seeking a bioinformatician to join the team and help expand the role of genetic information in personal and family health decisions. You will collaborate with the research and engineering teams to develop and implement analytic pipelines, computational analysis, and interpretation of biological data. We are looking for an experienced bioinformatician or data scientist with a strong background in next-generation sequencing analysis and algorithm development including long read sequencing. This role will report directly to a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist. Responsibilities • Work with bioinformaticians and engineers to manage, process, analyze and interpret genomic data • Identify and test tools for NGS (including short- and long-read whole genome sequencing) data analysis including structural variant detection • Develop novel algorithms to combine short- and long-read sequencing data • Design and implement analysis pipelines that include quality control processes • Help design and conduct clinical validation study plans and reports • Work with our Clinical Lab Director to make sure all algorithms comply with regulatory standards Skills and Experience • Master's degree (PhD preferred) in computational biology, computer science or a related field • 3+ years experience in industry (or doctoral work) analyzing NGS data • Coding fluency such as Python or R • Experience with packages such as bwa, bcftools, samtools, minimap • Ability to implement new tools and evaluate open source tools quickly • Familiarity with genomic databases such as NCBI, Ensembl, gnomAD • Experience with detecting and interpreting different types of genetic variants • Experience managing computational tasks in a cloud environment (AWS or GCP). • Solid understanding of the Linux environment and shell scripting • Experience working with long-read technology (Oxford Nanopore, PacBio) • Experience with Nextflow a plus • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Experience working in a remote team (preferred) Location, Compensation, and Benefits • Location: Remote-friendly with preference for Bay Area. Occasional travel required for team meetings. • Compensation: $120-140K/year depending on experience; equity; and the following benefits: • Company-paid health/vision/dental benefits • 401K • Unlimited PTO • Company-sponsored offsites and team meals during in-person meetings • Direct access to company leadership and opportunity to grow into an operational leadership role Why Work at MyOme? Join us if you: • Want to make an impact at the intersection of healthcare and technology, changing the way people engage with their health at the genetic level • Enjoy rolling up your sleeves, taking initiative, and being empowered to lead • Value humility, transparency, and collaborative problem-solving • Thrive in fast-moving, dynamic environments with smart, driven teammates • Appreciate competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and excellent benefits Learn More: myome.com Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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