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Principal Bioinformatics Scientist

Job in South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California, 94083, USA
Listing for: Scorpion Therapeutics
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Biotech Research
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 184000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 184000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Role:

Principal Bioinformatics Scientist leading NGS-based MRD assay development for cancer diagnostics, overseeing bioinformatics strategy, assay design, and validation within regulated CAP/CLIA environments.

Responsibilities:
  • Drive assay conceptualization, analytical validation, and perform study design and performance characterization.
  • Develop and maintain production pipelines.
  • Collaborate with wet-lab, clinical, quality, regulatory, and software teams.
  • Contribute to regulatory documentation.
  • Mentor junior staff.
  • Communicate complex data to diverse stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Genomics, or related field.
  • 8+ years industry experience, including at least 5 years in regulated healthcare or diagnostics.
  • Extensive hands‑on expertise in ctDNA biology, NGS assay development, and clinical assay validation.
  • Strong programming in Python, familiarity with SDLC best practices.
  • Experience in regulated environments (CAP/CLIA, IVD).
Preferred:
  • Management experience.
  • AWS workflow deployment.
  • Germline and somatic mutation knowledge.
  • R proficiency.
  • Database skills.
High‑Value:

oncology focus, ctDNA, MRD assays, assay validation, regulated diagnostics, cross‑functional collaboration, leadership in scientific and technical domains.

Work setup:

Based in San Diego or South San Francisco, with salary ranges $184K–$210K depending on location and experience.

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