Principal Bioinformatics Scientist
Veracyte · San Diego, California, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted 15 days ago · $184,000 - $204,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Veracyte's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 46% of Veracyte's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Veracyte
- high 17 stale, 1 reposted of 37 open
- Hiring momentum
- 52 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Veracyte's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Veracyte.
About this role
The Principal Bioinformatics Scientist at Veracyte will lead the bioinformatics strategy for the development of next-generation minimal residual disease (MRD) laboratory-developed tests (LDTs). This role involves driving assay concepts, analytical development, and validation while collaborating with various teams to deliver clinically actionable diagnostics. The position requires deep expertise in NGS-based oncology assays and ctDNA biology, with responsibilities spanning from study design to regulatory compliance and mentorship of junior scientists.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Veracyte as an employer.
What you need
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field
- Minimum 8 years of total relevant experience, with at least 5 years of direct industry experience in biotech, diagnostics, or regulated healthcare environments
- Demonstrated experience leading NGS‑based assay development for clinical diagnostics
- Hands-on experience with ctDNA-based MRD assays, including personalized or tumor-informed approaches
- Strong programming skills in Python, with experience developing reproducible, production‑grade analysis pipelines
- Proven experience working in design‑controlled, regulated environments (CAP/CLIA LDT, IVD, or equivalent)
Nice to have
- 1-2 years management experience preferred
- Experience developing and deploying bioinformatics workflows in AWS
- Strong understanding of germline and somatic mutation processes leading to complex variation and genome-wide biomarkers with potential clinical utility
- Working knowledge of R
- Experience with relational and non-relational database technologies is a plus
What you get
- Competitive compensation
- Discretionary bonuses/incentives
- Restricted stock units
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce
Worth weighing
- Salary range is location-dependent, with specific figures provided for San Diego and South San Francisco offices
- No specific mention of remote work policies beyond hybrid options
- Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration, which may impact work style and pace
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Listed by Veracyte on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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