Bioinformatics Jobs at Labcorp
If you are searching for Bioinformatics Jobs that combine cutting-edge genetics, meaningful patient impact, and the flexibility of Remote Jobs, this opportunity at Labcorp is designed for you. Labcorp is hiring a Clinical Bioinformatics Scientist II – Genetics, offering life science professionals and graduates a powerful chance to work with clinical-grade genomic data while advancing healthcare on a global scale. This role is ideal for professionals seeking a job opportunity for life science graduates who want to build long-term careers in genetics and bioinformatics.
About the Company
Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostics and life sciences innovation, delivering critical insights that improve health outcomes worldwide. Through advanced genetics, diagnostics, and Labcorp Careers, the company supports billions of patients annually. Labcorp’s commitment to innovation makes it a top destination for Bioinformatics and remote life sciences jobs.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Clinical Bioinformatics Scientist II – Genetics
- Company: Labcorp
- Category: Information Technology
- Job ID: 261137
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Location: Remote (United States)
- Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard daytime business hours
- Travel: None
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Role Overview
Labcorp is advancing the integration of clinical-grade genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare outcomes worldwide. The Clinical Bioinformatics Scientist II plays a critical role in evaluating clinically reportable genetic variants and ensuring the accuracy, quality, and integrity of genomic data used for patient reporting. The role directly impacts patient results and requires strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and attention to detail.
Position Summary
The Clinical Bioinformatics Scientist II is responsible for reviewing, validating, and troubleshooting genetic variants identified through Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) workflows. The role includes investigating quality control anomalies, resolving discrepancies between assays, and supporting production workflows. Ensuring data accuracy and clinical validity is central to all responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess the veracity of clinically reportable genetic variants, including SNVs and CNVs, identified in NGS or WGS data and flagged for manual review
- Review results from confirmatory assays that corroborate or contradict primary assay findings and make final determinations when discrepancies occur
- Troubleshoot quality control anomalies generated by automated pipelines at the sample or batch level
- Triage stalled samples, variants, and clinical reports
- Monitor data quality metrics and investigate root causes of quality control failures
- Support production duties, including cross-team requests, on-call coverage, and program development initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with bioinformatics, automation, engineering, clinical genomics, laboratory scientists, laboratory directors, and research teams
Minimum Qualifications for Remote Bioinformatics Jobs
- Bachelor’s degree in a biological field (e.g., biology, microbiology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, biochemistry) with four years of relevant professional experience OR
- Master’s degree in a biological field with two years of relevant professional experience
- Strong foundational knowledge of genetics
- Experience analyzing NGS data in an academic or industry environment
- Familiarity with IGV or other genome browsers
- Knowledge of NGS alignment, variant calling, and visualization tools
Technical Familiarity (One or More of the Following)
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Programming or scripting languages such as Python, R, or SQL
- Version control systems including git or GitHub
- Project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Monday
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity or hands-on experience with NGS wet lab protocols, preferably in a production environment
- Academic-level wet lab knowledge may be sufficient
Additional Job Standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work at a computer and view screens for extended periods
Compensation
- Pay Range: $90,000 – $110,000 annually (USD)
- Compensation is based on skills, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market data
Benefits Of Remote Bioinformatics Jobs
Employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
