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 – whether it be in one of our labs, corporate offices, the field – enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a results-driven environment that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion.

 

The Position:

We are looking for a Bioinformatics Scientist, experienced in high-throughput DNA data analysis and with a strong interest in genomics and algorithm development. The successful candidate will provide support for analysis of large and complex genomics data sets related to cancer and will empower, through the specific domain knowledge and experience, the various aspects related to the research and development of our tools and products. 

An essential role of this position is to engineer, in collaboration with R&D and production team members, high-quality tools for genomic sequence data analysis while adhering to Veracyte’s state of the art software engineering methodologies. The bioinformatician will create novel tools, customize existing Veracyte and third-party tools to implement new or improve existing applications of our products. 

The successful candidate will be an essential team player in the effort for significant optimization of our growing genomic data analytic platform. This entails working cross-functionally with data scientists, clinical analysts, software engineers, and business analysts to ensure our genomic data becomes a powerful asset and value growth driver. Specifically, the candidate will participate in the design and prototyping of processing pipelines and algorithms for analysis of the genetic data to improve clinical performance and to optimize the entire system to shorten the processing times and costs. The ideal candidate will have the ability to see the big picture, understand user needs and requirements, and identify the opportunities for applying solutions from bioinformatics, algorithms, and data science domains. 

This is a remote position based out of our Israel office. Send your resume directly to adi.eyal@veracyte.com - Adi Eyal, Human Resources, Israel office.

 

Responsibilities 

Analyze next-generation high-throughput DNA sequencing data ranging from single research experiments to very large data sets Develop tools and automated analysis pipelines for bioinformatics analyses, diagnostic tests, including variant detection and quality control  Design new algorithms, methods and tools for DNA sequencing data analysis and propose improvements to the existing research infrastructure  Produce high quality written documentation including study plans and reports  Produce correct conclusions based on rigorous mathematical analysis and principles of statistics and probability  Collaborate effectively with R&D, production, and clinical teams to build efficient workflows   Be the "go to" person for bioinformatics and related issues  Ensure internal processes and metrics are aligned to create the highest product quality and competitive advantage  Develop Python software infrastructure to support algorithm testing and simulation studies  Produce clear, concise and correct technical documentation including research reports and algorithm specifications Who You Are: PhD or MSc in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biochemistry or similar field  Minimum of 2+ years of relevant work experience. Preferably in high-throughput genome sequencing analysis.  Deep understanding of genomics and DNA sequencing data and its analysis (mapping, variant calling, etc.)  Proficiency with standard NGS bioinformatics tools (e.g. GATK, BOWTIE, BWA, etc.)  Understand the basics of molecular biology as it pertains to human disease, primarily in cancer  Implementation of bioinformatics analyses and application workflows Strong algorithm development skills required  Good Python, bash and scripting fundamentals, including file parsing and data visualization Additional experience with lower level languages like C++ and C - a plus  Ability to design, create and query relational databases - a plus  Machine learning in NGS applications - a plus  Formal software development experience - a plus  Experience with cloud computing technologies (AWS preferred) - a plus  Experience with software development and data management in a regulated environment - a plus  Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to create clear and concise technical documentation  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the desire to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment  Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining a strong teamwork ethics  Independent self-management and organizational skills  Able to manage workload and set personal and project priorities  Entrepreneurial, driven to create and to be an impactful team player  Relies on data more than gut instinct  Puts the team harmony over their own self-interest, but data above all  Strong attention to detail demonstrating accuracy in tracking and reporting data  Flexibility to adjust quickly and effectively to frequent change and altered priorities  Disciplined in following process consistently  Eagerness to acquire new skills in relevant technical areas  Ability to evaluate and apply new technologies in a short time

Send your resume directly to adi.eyal@veracyte.com - Adi Eyal, Human Resources, Israel office

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What We Can Offer You

Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

 

About Veracyte

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global genomic diagnostics company that improves patient care by providing answers to clinical questions, informing diagnosis and treatment decisions throughout the patient journey in cancer and other diseases. The company’s growing menu of genomic tests leverage advances in genomic science and technology, enabling patients to avoid risky, costly diagnostic procedures and quicken time to appropriate treatment. The company’s tests in lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are available to patients and its lymphoma subtyping and renal cancer tests are in development. With Veracyte’s exclusive global license to a best-in-class diagnostics instrument platform, the company is positioned to deliver its tests to patients worldwide. Veracyte is based in South San Francisco, California. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com and follow the company on X (Formerly Twitter).

Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.

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