Bioinformatics Job at Labcorp in the USA
Labcorp is hiring a Clinical Bioinformatics Scientist II to join its Information Technology team. This is a full-time, remote U.S.-based job. The Bioinformatics Job at Labcorp Careers offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of clinical genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS), helping transform healthcare through accessible and affordable genetic information.
If you are passionate about genetics, data integrity, and improving patient outcomes, this role allows you to contribute directly to clinical-grade genomic reporting that impacts lives across all stages of healthcare.
About the Company:
LabCorp is a global life sciences and healthcare company dedicated to improving health and improving lives. The organization is leading the transformation of the genetics industry by bringing comprehensive clinical-grade genetic information into mainstream medicine.
Labcorp supports innovation from early research and development to clinical applications, helping clients develop medicines and diagnostic solutions that benefit patients worldwide. The company promotes diversity, inclusion, and collaboration while maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Clinical Bioinformatics Scientist II
- Category: Information Technology
- Job ID: 262479
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Location: Remote (United States)
- Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday (daytime business hours); Monday–Friday during training
- Travel Requirement: None
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
- Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
- Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 annually (USD)
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a biological field (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, etc.) and four years of relevant professional experience OR
- Master’s degree in a biological field and two years of relevant professional experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and assess the veracity of clinically reportable variants (SNVs and CNVs) in NGS or WGS data flagged for manual intervention in this Bioinformatics Job at Labcorp Careers
- In this Remote Job, you should evaluate confirmatory assay results that corroborate or refute primary assay findings
- Make final reporting decisions that directly impact patient results
- As a Bioinformatics Scientist, you should monitor and troubleshoot quality control anomalies in NGS, WGS, and confirmatory assays in this Remote Job
- Investigate unique genetic or genomic signals in production data at Labcorp Careers
- Triage stuck samples, variants, and reports
- Support production duties, including cross-team requests and on-call shifts, in this Bioinformatics Job
- Collaborate cross-functionally with bioinformatics, automation, engineering, laboratory scientists, clinical genomics teams, and research scientists
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of genetics
- Experience with NGS data analysis (academic or industry)
- Familiarity with IGV or other genome browsers
- Knowledge of NGS alignment, variant calling, and visualization tools
- Familiarity with:
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL
- Version control systems like Git or GitHub
- Project management tools (Jira, Asana, Monday, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work extended periods on a computer screen
- Preferred: Hands-on experience with NGS wet lab protocols, preferably in a production environment
Benefits of the Bioinformatics Job:
- Employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and STD/LTD coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Additional highlights:
- Competitive annual salary ($90,000 – $110,000)
- Remote work flexibility (U.S.-based)
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge genomic technologies
- Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace
- Career growth in a leading healthcare diagnostics company
