Bioinformatics Specialist II - Remote

Invitae, part of Labcorp, is looking for a Bioinformatics Specialist II to join its team! This position will monitor our genetic testing pipeline using custom software tools to ensure samples move through efficiently. Successful candidates will take initiative to automate and improve workflows and troubleshoot the production process through diligent analysis. Important parts of this job are to conduct independent research and communicate with non-technical teammates. Please note: this position is a remote role, and candidate can reside anywhere in the US. The schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday, Tuesday-Saturday, or Sunday-Thursday, 8am-5pm local time zone. Candidate must be flexible to work either schedule. Responsibilities:

• Ensure and maintain the delivery of accurate clinical reports by reviewing batch and sample level data for patient samples
• Create tools and workflows to ensure the accurate processing and troubleshooting of sample data and clinical systems
• Next generation sequencing (NGS) performance metric definition, analysis, and monitoring
• Assess and troubleshoot the data systems that orchestrate the lab and bioinformatics processes
• Track and improve measures of operational excellence (e.g. order turnaround time)
• Address production bottlenecks, investigate their causes, and facilitate solutions
• Serve as a subject matter expert representing the team in incident responses, process improvements, and product development
• Execute SOP development and improvement
• Develop software scripts and queries for analysis and automation
• Monitor delayed samples and support their resolution
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including being able to commit to periodic weekend support

Requirements:

• Ph.D. with minimum 1 year of experience working in a molecular biology environment (such as lab work, automation, or data analysis) OR
• Masters degree with minimum 3 years of experience working in a molecular biology environment (such as lab work, automation, or data analysis) OR
• Bachelors with minimum 5 years of experience working in a molecular biology environment (such as lab work, automation, or data analysis) OR
• 9 years of experience working in a molecular biology environment (such as lab work, automation, or data analysis)
• Previous experience working in a high throughput manufacturing or lab processing environment required
• Previous experience with troubleshooting or process improvement for lab or software pipelines
• Strong process analysis, design, and improvement experience
• Working knowledge of molecular genetics and experience with next generation sequencing (NGS) data, preferably in a production setting
• Strong experience manipulating data and troubleshooting applications in UNIX-based environments
• Strong experience writing scripts to analyze data (e.g. Python, R) and well versed in software version control methods (e.g. Git)
• Strong database querying experience (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical teammates
• Familiarity with LIMS best practices and working in a high throughput lab environment
• Excellent ability to work with people across different teams and specializations

Preferred Requirements:

• Hands-on NGS wet lab experience
• Experience with bash scripting

Application Window Closes: 2/4/26

• *Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 / year

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job