Bioinformatics Scientist

Bioinformatics Scientist | South San Francisco, CA (Remote Flex)I'm working on a retained search for a high-growth DNA sequencing company that's quietly become one of the most-used platforms in modern biotech — Nobel laureates, top-tier startups, and DIY biohackers all run their science through this platform daily.They're building something genuinely different: a team that moves at software speed inside a biology world. If you've ever been frustrated by how slow biotech moves, this is for you.The RoleThis isn't a "maintain the pipeline" job. You'll be architecting production-grade bioinformatics workflows that process thousands of samples per day, developing novel algorithms that turn raw sequencing data into fast, intuitive insights, and translating that science directly into user-facing experiences. You'll also mentor teammates and help set the technical direction of the function.What They're Looking ForPhD in Bioinformatics, CS, Statistics, Physics or similar — with 3+ years building production pipelinesDeep domain expertise in at least one of: microbial genomics (assembly/metagenomics), variant calling/large-scale genomics, or bulk/single-cell RNA-seqProduction experience with Nextflow or Snakemake, including cloud deploymentsStrong Python (numpy, pandas, biopython, Jupyter) and solid Linux/Git fundamentalsBonus: a track record of publishing or developing novel bioinformatics algorithmsWhy It's Worth a ConversationMission-driven accelerating life-saving research globallySmall, elite team real ownership and impact from day oneFast-moving culture that rewards intellectual curiosityContact Sam Shinner at Discover International to apply