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How much do contract genome analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract genome analyst in the United States is $75,883.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $83,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Genome Analyst vs Contract Bioinformatics Technician?

AspectContract Genome AnalystContract Bioinformatics Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Genetics, Biology, or related field; experience in genome analysisAssociate's or Bachelor's in Bioinformatics, Biology, or related; basic data analysis skills
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, biotech companiesLaboratories, research institutions, biotech firms
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, research organizationsResearch labs, biotech companies, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Contract Genome Analyst typically requires advanced degrees and focuses on analyzing complex genomic data, often involving interpretation and reporting. In contrast, the Contract Bioinformatics Technician usually has a more technical role, supporting data processing and management with less emphasis on analysis. Both roles are common in biotech and research settings, but the analyst position generally demands more specialized expertise.

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Infographic showing various Contract Genome Analyst job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,883 per year, or $36.5 per hour.
Scientist II (Cell Therapy / Genome Engineering)

Scientist II (Cell Therapy / Genome Engineering)

Dawar Consulting, Inc.

South San Francisco, CA

$60 - $65/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

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Job description

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is seeking a "Scientist II (Cell Therapy / Genome Engineering)".

Location: South SanFrancisco, CA
Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Further Extension)
Pay Rate: $60-$65/hr on W2
Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick Leave, 401K

Job Summary
In this role, you will be supporting genome engineering and synthetic biology initiatives. This role contributes to cell therapy development and disease‑modeling programs. The successful candidate will support the needs of the Advanced Cell Engineering Hub, particularly in the engineering and profiling of cells for cell therapy development and disease modeling.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engineer mammalian cells (cancer cell lines, iPSCs, primary cells) using lentiviral/piggyBac systems and CRISPR gene editing
  • Optimize transfection and gene‑editing workflows
  • Troubleshoot and refine cell engineering protocols
  • Characterize engineered cells using molecular and genomic assays
  • Maintain, monitor, and quality‑check cell lines in culture
Required Qualifications
  • BS/MS + 5 years industry experience or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or related field
  • Strong hands‑on mammalian cell culture experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with primary T cells and iPSCs
  • Skills in: DNA/RNA/protein extraction, molecular cloning, PCR/RT‑PCR/ddPCR, FACS, CRISPR editing, siRNA/shRNA, SDS‑PAGE, immunoblotting, cell‑based assays, NGS, viral vector work
  • Familiarity with analysis tools such as Benchling, SnapGene, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism

If interested, please share your updated resume at hr@dawarconsulting.com/lakshmi@dawarconsulting.com