Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Ultima Genomics is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to develop and apply computational methods for analyzing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. The role involves building robust pipelines, developing novel algorithms, and driving insights from complex genomic datasets.

Requirements

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or related field
• PhD with 2+ years or MS with 5+ years of hands-on experience analyzing NGS data
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++
• Experience with common bioinformatics and somatic variant calling tools such as BWA, minimap2, GATK, samtools
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and workflow management systems (Nextflow, Snakemake, WDL)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending & health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Other company benefits