Principal Bioinformatics Scientist

Veracyte · San Diego, CA +1 more

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Veracyte seeks a Principal Bioinformatics Scientist to lead the development of next-generation minimal residual disease tests using NGS technology. This senior technical role encompasses assay design, analytical validation, and cross-functional collaboration under CAP/CLIA quality systems for oncology diagnostics.

What they're looking for

Deep expertise in NGS-based oncology assays and ctDNA biology
Proven track record of industry assay development under design control
Strong understanding of cancer genomics and variant detection strategies
Experience with CAP/CLIA quality systems and regulatory compliance (FDA, IVDR)
Demonstrated leadership in bioinformatics pipeline development and validation
Proficiency in statistical analysis and assay performance characterization

What you'll be doing

Lead bioinformatics strategy for MRD assay design, optimization, and lifecycle management under CAP/CLIA standards
Design and execute analytical studies to evaluate assay performance, accuracy, and reproducibility
Develop, validate, and maintain production-ready bioinformatics pipelines for MRD analysis and reporting
Partner with molecular biology, clinical, QA, and software teams to align solutions with regulatory and operational requirements

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