Bioinformatics Scientist I

Labcorp • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a remote Bioinformatics Scientist to join our team! Work Schedule Monday – Friday, day shift Job Responsibilities Perform routine QC and any required downstream analyses following established work instructions for production analyses. Provide statistical analysis and/or pipeline development for new assays being brought online and validated. Communicate progress, results, concerns, and/or troubleshooting to lab staff, project managers, and/or clients. Act efficiently in an environment with dynamic timelines and changing priorities. Develop a deep understanding of the assays run in the Specialty Genomics group. Contribute to study reports, SOP creation/updates, and software lifecycle (SLC) documentation activities as needed. Establish and foster excellent working relationships with bioinformatics team members. Participate in client-facing meetings as needed to describe analysis activities and/or results, respond to client questions, etc. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or Biology or 2 or more years professional experience in Bioinformatics 2 or more years’ Bioinformatics experience working on NGS assays, including but not limited to RNA-Seq (bulk and single cell) and DNA (WGS, WES, targeted panels, cfDNA). 2 or more years’ experience of scientific programming using Python and/or R. 2 or more years’ experience in designing, coding, and validating analysis pipelines. 2 or more years’ experience in statistical analysis methodologies. 2 or more years’ experience in a nix-based, command line environment, Bash, or other scripting skills. Preferred Qualifications 2 or more years’ experience with WDL workflows in a cloud-based environment. 2 or more years’ experience in CRO. 2 or more years’ experience understanding requirements for working under various regulatory requirements. Additional Job Standards Able to function in a fast-paced, high throughput environment. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential. Ability to prioritize workload to effectively handle several projects at any given time. Quickly and competently train on and perform new and updated analysis methods. Understand and perform specific tasks that need to be completed daily. Identify and offer suggestions for process improvements. Ability to complete written reports as part of client deliverables. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to generate high quality data analysis. About Labcorp At Labcorp, we are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our 70,000 employees combine innovative innovation, science and technology to solve some of today’s biggest health challenges, accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and impact lives around the world. Here, you are empowered to own your career journey and create a personalized development plan with the support of your team. Application Window: April 1, 2026 – April 8, 2026 Pay Range: $85,000 - $100,000 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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. 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. 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Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics or Biology or 2 or more years professional experience in Bioinformatics
• 2 or more years’ Bioinformatics experience working on NGS assays, including but not limited to RNA-Seq (bulk and single cell) and DNA (WGS, WES, targeted panels, cfDNA).
• 2 or more years’ experience of scientific programming using Python and/or R.
• 2 or more years’ experience in designing, coding, and validating analysis pipelines.
• 2 or more years’ experience in statistical analysis methodologies.
• 2 or more years’ experience in a nix-based, command line environment, Bash, or other scripting skills.
• Able to function in a fast-paced, high throughput environment.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritize workload to effectively handle several projects at any given time.
• Quickly and competently train on and perform new and updated analysis methods.
• Understand and perform specific tasks that need to be completed daily.
• Identify and offer suggestions for process improvements.
• Ability to complete written reports as part of client deliverables.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to generate high quality data analysis.

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years’ experience with WDL workflows in a cloud-based environment.
• 2 or more years’ experience in CRO.
• 2 or more years’ experience understanding requirements for working under various regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QC and any required downstream analyses following established work instructions for production analyses.
• Provide statistical analysis and/or pipeline development for new assays being brought online and validated.
• Communicate progress, results, concerns, and/or troubleshooting to lab staff, project managers, and/or clients.
• Act efficiently in an environment with dynamic timelines and changing priorities.
• Develop a deep understanding of the assays run in the Specialty Genomics group.
• Contribute to study reports, SOP creation/updates, and software lifecycle (SLC) documentation activities as needed.
• Establish and foster excellent working relationships with bioinformatics team members.
• Participate in client-facing meetings as needed to describe analysis activities and/or results, respond to client questions, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees