Bioinformatics Scientist/Biostatistician Contractor

MyOme is a clinical whole genome analysis company helping individuals and families understand their risk for disease. As a leader in polygenic and AI-based integrative risk modeling, we combine genome sequencing with AI-driven analytics and clinical data to deliver a lifetime of clinically meaningful, actionable insights, from proactive risk assessment to rare disease diagnosis. Our laboratory is CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited, and we’re based in Menlo Park, California. Our team brings together scientists, engineers, clinicians, and professionals across disciplines, united by a shared purpose: making genomic insight a routine part of everyday healthcare. We put patients first and hold ourselves to the scientific and clinical rigor that families and their clinicians depend on. Joining MyOme means contributing your expertise to work that matters for patients and families. Whether you’re advancing our science and technology, supporting the clinicians and patients we serve, or strengthening our operations, you’ll help turn genomic discoveries into better care. Position Overview: MyOme is seeking an experienced and innovative bioinformatics scientist/biostatistician contractor to develop new diagnostic software. In this role, you will build on existing bioinformatics and statistical methods for identifying signals from limited material. This is a full-time contracting position for someone who seeks to combine their genomics knowledge with robust statistical techniques and implement their methods in streamlined bioinformatics workflows. This position will work across teams at MyOme and with our external partners. What You'll Do: Lead the development and implementation of statistical algorithms to garner genomic insights in novel diagnostic areas and implement them in production-ready pipelines Contribute to the build out of an analysis platform that incorporates quality control status, analysis, visualization and process dashboards for genomic data Work with cross-functional teams to manage, process, analyze and interpret genomic data Help design and conduct clinical validation study plans and reports Work with our Clinical Lab Director to make sure all algorithms comply with regulatory standards Work and communicate regularly with external partners or collaborators on shared projects Contribute to intellectual property or publications What You'll Ne ed: Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in a quantitative field (statistics, genetics, bioinformatics, computational biology or a related field) 3+ years experience in statistical analysis of NGS data Coding fluency in R or Python Experience planning and performing statistical analysis on genomics data Experience working with next-generation sequencing data (exome, genome) and/or long-read technology (Nanopore, PacBio), bonus for experience working with challenging samples Experience with bioinformatics tools including bcftools, samtools, bedtools, plink, etc. Ability to quickly evaluate the methodology of open source tools and implement new tools Familiarity with genomic databases such as UCSC, NCBI (dbSNP, Clinvar), Ensembl Experience managing computational tasks in a cloud environment (AWS or GCP) Solid understanding of the Linux environment and shell scripting Excellent communication and presentation skills to a diverse audience Experience working within a hybrid remote team Experience with Nextflow is a plus Location, Compensation, and Benefits: Location: Hybrid role, 2 days onsite at our Menlo Park, CA office. Compensation: $75.00 to $140.00 an hour based on experience. Benefits: Professional development opportunities Company-sponsored off-sites and team meals during in-person meetings Direct access to company leadership and the opportunity to grow into a leadership role San Francisco Bay Area pay range $75 — $140 USD Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Health, Dental, and Vision) 401K Unlimited PTO Professional development opportunities Company-sponsored off-sites and team meals during in-person meetings Direct access to company leadership and the opportunity for career growth Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations MyOme is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. MyOme provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and as otherwise required by law. To request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@myome.com. Why Work at MyOme? Join us if you: Want to make an impact at the intersection of healthcare and technology, changing the way people engage with their health at the genetic level Enjoy rolling up your sleeves, taking initiative, and being empowered to lead Value humility, transparency, and collaborative problem-solving Thrive in fast-moving, dynamic environments with smart, driven teammates Appreciate competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and excellent benefits Learn More: myome.com