Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist
Veracyte
Apply by Voice
Have a quick 6-10 minute voice conversation to share your background and learn about this role. No resume needed.
About this role
•
Job Detail | Veracyte
•••••••••••••••
•
••
•••**
Mobile navigation**Back
• TestsTests
•
For Providers
•
For Patients
Tests for ProvidersClinical Tests
AfirmaGenomic Sequencing Classifier
DecipherBladder Genomic Classifier
DecipherProstate Genomic Classifier
ProsignaBreast Risk ofRecurrence TestDiscover
Provider Resource Center
Scientific Publications
Veracyte Diagnostics Platform
Clinical StudiesConnect With Us
Ordering Portal
Contact UsTests for PatientsCancer Tests
AfirmaThyroid Nodule Test
DecipherBladder Cancer Test
DecipherProstate Cancer Test
ProsignaBreast Cancer TestLearn
Patient Resource Center
Patient Video Stories
Frequently Asked QuestionsNeed Help?
Payment Portal
Contact Us• **ResourcesResources
•
For Providers
•
For Patients
Resources for ProvidersResource Centers
Afirma Thyroid Resources
Decipher Bladder Resources
Decipher Prostate Resources
Prosigna Breast Resources
View All → Explore
Scientific Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Video Gallery
Document Library
Cancer Diagnostic LabsConnect With Us
Ordering Portal
Contact UsResources for PatientsResource Centers
Afirma Thyroid Resources
Decipher Bladder Resources
Decipher Prostate Resources
Prosigna Breast Resources
View All → Explore
Patient Video Stories
Frequently Asked QuestionsConnect With Us
Payment Portal
Contact Us• **InnovationInnovationTechnology
Veracyte Diagnostics Platform
Clinical Studies
Technology & Pipeline
TrueMRD Platform
Cancer Diagnostic LabsResearch Use Only
Afirma GRID
Decipher GRID• **CompanyCompanyAbout Us
About Veracyte
Leadership
Careers
Working at VeracyteNews & Events
Events & Webinars
Press Releases
In the News
BlogConnect
Contact Us• **InvestorsInvestorsWelcome
Overview
Press Releases
Events & PresentationsFinancials
SEC Filings
Quarterly Results
Annual Reports
Stock Information
Analyst CoverageGovernance
Governance Overview
Board of Directors
Committee Composition
Leadership
ESG InformationInvestor Resources
Investor FAQs
Information Request
Email AlertsContact Us Portals
SearchSearch
• Patient Payment Portal• Provider Portal• Tests
For Providers
For PatientsClinical Tests
AfirmaGenomic Sequencing Classifier
DecipherBladder Genomic Classifier
DecipherProstate Genomic Classifier
ProsignaBreast Risk ofRecurrence TestDiscover
Provider Resource Center
Scientific Publications
Veracyte Diagnostics Platform
Clinical StudiesConnect With Us
Ordering Portal
Contact UsCancer Tests
AfirmaThyroid Nodule Test
DecipherBladder Cancer Test
DecipherProstate Cancer Test
ProsignaBreast Cancer TestLearn
Patient Resource Center
Patient Video Stories
Frequently Asked QuestionsNeed Help?
Payment Portal
Contact Us• Resources**
For Providers
For PatientsResource Centers
Afirma Thyroid Resources
Decipher Bladder Resources
Decipher Prostate Resources
Prosigna Breast Resources
View All → Explore
Scientific Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Video Gallery
Document Library
Cancer Diagnostic LabsConnect With Us
Ordering Portal
Contact UsResource Centers
Afirma Thyroid Resources
Decipher Bladder Resources
Decipher Prostate Resources
Prosigna Breast Resources
View All → Explore
Patient Video Stories
Frequently Asked QuestionsConnect With Us
Payment Portal
Contact Us• InnovationTechnology
Veracyte Diagnostics Platform
Clinical Studies
Technology & Pipeline
TrueMRD Platform
Cancer Diagnostic LabsResearch Use Only
Afirma GRID
Decipher GRID• CompanyAbout Us
About Veracyte
Leadership
Careers
Working at VeracyteNews & Events
Events & Webinars
Press Releases
In the News
BlogConnect
Contact Us• InvestorsWelcome
Overview
Press Releases
Events & PresentationsFinancials
SEC Filings
Quarterly Results
Annual Reports
Stock Information
Analyst CoverageGovernance
Governance Overview
Board of Directors
Committee Composition
Leadership
ESG InformationInvestor Resources
Investor FAQs
Information Request
Email Alerts**
•
Careers•
Job DetailSr. Bioinformatics ScientistSouth San Francisco, California, United StatesResearch & Development (R&D)At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.Our Values:• We Seek A Better Way: We innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care• We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work• We Are Stronger Together: We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins• We Care Deeply: We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each otherThe Position:We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics and Data Science Team focused on developing regulated diagnostics products. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in NGS technologies with a strong understanding of regulatory environments including CAP/CLIA and IVD product development. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing our next generation of genomic assays. This position requires a unique blend of expertise in bioinformatics, extensive experience in assay optimization, analytical validation, strong skills in analytical pipeline development, automation and optimization, a deep understanding of molecular biology, and a passion for transforming complex biological data into actionable insights.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Lead bioinformatics design, development and validation efforts in assay development for new and on-market products. As part of project core teams, this individual must be responsible for coordinating planning, execution, and delivery within timelines and budget constraints.• Apply leading edge knowledge in bioinformatics, genomics, and assay technologies, to contribute to development of company's concepts and principles and to achieve assay development objectives in creative and effective ways.• Drive development study design and all analysis for assay development effort in collaboration with cross-functional teams.• Develop statistical and machine learning techniques to comprehensively evaluate assay performance and create optimization strategies.• Communicate analysis results, methodologies, and scientific findings to internal teams, external collaborators, and stakeholders.• Develop scalable, production-grade workflows for high-throughput NGS data analysis using AWS and containerized environments.• Facilitate successful production pipeline deployment by working closely with infrastructure and engineering teams• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (CAP/CLIA, FDA, IVDR) throughout the bioinformatics development lifecycle, including rigorous testing and documentation.• Contribute to regulatory submissions and audits by providing technical documentation and validation reports.• Provide scientific guidance and mentorship to junior bioinformatics team members.Who You Are:REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:• PhD or MS in bioinformatics, computational biology, or an adjacent data science field, such as biostatistics, statistics or computer science.• Proven experience - A minimum of 6 -7 years of experience in bioinformatics analysis, algorithm development, and pipeline implementation.• Thorough understanding of NGS technologies and various methods for library preparation (WGS, enrichment, RNA-Seq, methylation, etc.).• Proficiency in quantitative transcriptomics from NGS or expression microarray data in human disease/biology specifically, such as differential expression, dimension reduction, expression-based classifier development, RNA-based signatures, cell type deconvolution.• Proficiency in machine learning, development of novel bioinformatics methodologies, and algorithms development, including benchmarking of computational methods.• Proven experience developing and deploying bioinformatics workflows in AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, Step Functions, Batch, Lambda, etc.).• Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with testing frameworks and SDLC best practices.• Close collaboration with Quality and Regulatory Affairs team on assay and analysis pipeline development and verification.• Demonstrated record of technical and scientific leadership, ownership, and independent work.RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (preferred but not required):• Track record of working with wet lab scientists on iterative experiment design, execution, analysis, and interpretation as a tightly integrated team.• Proficiency in genomics, sequence analysis, and secondary analysis, such as variant calling (e.g., SNVs/MNVs/indels, CNV, structural variants), NGS QC, splicing, circular nucleic acids.• Strong understanding of germline and somatic mutation processes leading to complex variation and genome-wide biomarkers with potential clinical utility, such as TMB, mutational signatures, LOH.• Working knowledge of R.• Experience with relational and non-relational database technologies is a plus.• Excellent communicator about complex technical topics in an interdisciplinary setting, especially by using data visualizations and diagrams.• Excellent technical problem solving and troubleshooting skills.CULTURAL FIT:• Passion for Innovation: You are deeply curious and driven to explore uncharted territories in genomics. Your passion for discovery motivates you to use novel analytical approaches to bring new insights to assay optimization and evaluation.• Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a collaborative environment, bringing a pos
What you'll get after applying
Unlike traditional applications, you won't submit and wait in silence. Here's what you get immediately:
See what you did well — communication, experience, enthusiasm
Specific, actionable feedback on how to strengthen your interview skills
Personalized guides and resources to help you grow professionally
Common questions
How does Apply by Voice work?
Instead of filling out forms or uploading a resume, you have a 6-10 minute voice conversation with an AI interviewer. It asks about your experience, skills, and interest in the role — then gives you instant feedback.
What feedback do I get after applying?
You'll immediately see your strengths highlighted, specific areas for improvement, actionable tips to get better, and recommended resources to build your interview skills.
How long does the conversation take?
Most conversations take 6-10 minutes. It's a natural back-and-forth about your experience — much faster than filling out a traditional application.