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Bioinformatics Scientist

Discover International

Bioinformatics Scientist — Genomics Platform

We’re on a mission to accelerate innovation and help advance human health by enabling people to work more effectively and make discoveries faster.

Our solutions support a wide range of organizations, from research institutions to global enterprises. By combining advanced technology with scalable operations, we aim to make complex processes more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective.

As we continue to expand our capabilities, we remain focused on our broader vision: empowering innovators everywhere with tools and services that help them move faster, solve important challenges, and create meaningful impact.

The Role

As a Bioinformatics Scientist, you’ll help build the engine powering this transformation. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role where you’ll:

  • Design and deploy high-performance bioinformatics pipelines that process thousands of samples daily
  • Develop novel algorithms to transform raw sequencing data into accurate, actionable insights
  • Integrate cutting-edge tools into scalable, production-ready workflows
  • Debug and optimize pipelines handling real-world biological complexity
  • Translate complex outputs into intuitive, user-friendly scientific experiences
  • Collaborate closely with a fast-moving, interdisciplinary team
  • Mentor peers while continuing to grow your own expertise

What We’re Looking For

You’re someone who:

  • Takes ownership and thrives in fast-paced, high-autonomy environments
  • Is deeply curious about biology, algorithms, and software engineering
  • Is motivated by the real-world impact of accelerating biotech and medicine
  • Communicates clearly and enjoys supporting team growth

✅ Qualifications

  • PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or related quantitative field
  • 3+ years building production-grade bioinformatics pipelines

Core expertise in at least one area:

  • Microbial genomics (assembly/metagenomics)
  • Variant calling / large-scale genomics
  • Bulk or single-cell RNA-seq

Technical experience:

  • Nextflow or Snakemake (production + cloud deployment)
  • Strong foundation in sequence analysis (alignment, assembly, etc.)
  • Experience with Illumina or Oxford Nanopore data
  • Python (NumPy, Pandas, BioPython, Jupyter)
  • Docker / containerization tools
  • Git-based workflows
  • Linux and production-level scripting
  • Large-scale genomic data processing

⭐ Nice to Have

  • Experience with C++, Rust, or other compiled languages
  • Interest in scientific data visualization / UX
  • Wet lab biology experience
  • History of developing novel bioinformatics methods
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