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LatchBio

AI Biologist - Biosurveillance

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $180K/yr

Clinical or environmental metagenomics, including sequencing quality control, taxonomic classification, contamination assessment, pathogen discovery, and metagenomic assembly. * Viral genome ...

GENTY recruitment

AI Biologist

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$120K - $180K/yr

Clinical or environmental metagenomics, including sequencing quality control, taxonomic classification, contamination assessment, pathogen discovery, and metagenomic assembly. * Viral genome ...

Axle

Data Scientist II

Rockville, MD

Hands-on experience with at least two omics data types (e.g., bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, metagenomics, GWAS). * Analytical Skills: Solid understanding of ...

Meharry Medical College

Postdoctoral Fellow

Campus, IL

$47K - $64K/yr

The position focuses on data analytics, computational genomics, machine learning, and the application of metagenomics to dental diseases. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work closely with the PI on ...

SecureBio, LLC

Associate Scientist

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

On-site in Cambridge, MA Role Overview SecureBio is building a metagenomics-based pathogen-agnostic early warning system to protect the world from catastrophic pandemics. As advances in biotechnology ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Wastewater & Environmental Metagenomics: * Implement and execute bioinformatics pipelines for quality control, assembly, and analysis of wastewater and environmental metagenomic sequencing datasets ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

Wastewater & Environmental Metagenomics: * Implement and execute bioinformatics pipelines for quality control, assembly, and analysis of wastewater and environmental metagenomic sequencing datasets ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Wastewater & Environmental Metagenomics: * Implement and execute bioinformatics pipelines for quality control, assembly, and analysis of wastewater and environmental metagenomic sequencing datasets ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for metagenomics in the United States is $139,887.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is metagenomics?

A metagenomics job involves analyzing genetic material recovered directly from environmental samples to study microbial communities. Professionals in this field use sequencing technologies and bioinformatics tools to identify and characterize microorganisms, their functions, and interactions. These roles are commonly found in research institutions, biotechnology firms, healthcare, and environmental science organizations. Responsibilities may include data processing, genome assembly, functional annotation, and interpreting microbial diversity.

What does someone working in metagenomics do?

Professionals in Metagenomics typically spend their days planning and executing complex experiments, extracting and sequencing DNA from environmental samples, and analyzing large datasets using specialized bioinformatics tools. They often collaborate closely with microbiologists, computational scientists, and environmental specialists to interpret results and design follow-up studies. Documentation of findings, preparing research reports, and sometimes presenting at scientific meetings or conferences are regular parts of the job. This role offers a dynamic blend of laboratory work, computational analysis, and teamwork within a rapidly advancing scientific field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in metagenomics?

To thrive in a Metagenomics role, you need a strong background in molecular biology, bioinformatics, microbial ecology, and data analysis, often supported by an advanced degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with sequencing technologies, data processing pipelines (such as QIIME, Mothur, or MetaPhlAn), and programming languages like Python or R is typically required. Critical thinking, collaboration, and strong communication skills enable effective teamwork and the translation of complex scientific data into actionable insights. These competencies are vital for producing high-quality research, driving innovation, and contributing to multidisciplinary scientific projects.

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Infographic showing various Metagenomics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,887 per year, or $67.3 per hour.

AI Biologist - Biosurveillance

LatchBio

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$120K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Bioinformatics Engineer - Biosurveillance
As molecular data generation and frontier model intelligence grows, new approaches to data analysis are needed across the biotech industry. Latch is building intelligent, high-performance agents for biological data analysis, empowering over 5,000 scientists across 150+ R&D labs to handle data from instrument-to-insights.
We're seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer to join our Biosurveillance team, working at the frontier of what artificial intelligence can achieve in biology.
About the Role
You will contribute to our technical approach to teaching agents how to understand and handle complex infectious disease surveillance and molecular epidemiology data, working across end-to-end analysis workflows from sequencing outputs to real scientific decisions.
You will work as part of a team of software engineers and biologists building datasets to teach these agents to reason better across:
  • Clinical or environmental metagenomics, including sequencing quality control, taxonomic classification, contamination assessment, pathogen discovery, and metagenomic assembly.
  • Viral genome reconstruction, annotation, consensus generation, lineage or subtype assignment, and sequencing quality assessment.
  • Variant calling, within-host diversity, mixed infections, haplotype reconstruction, recombination, and reassortment.
  • Phylogenetics, phylodynamics, viral evolution, genomic epidemiology, transmission analysis, and outbreak reconstruction.
  • Wastewater, air, or environmental surveillance, including mixture analysis, abundance estimation, and integration with clinical surveillance.
  • Molecular assay design, including qPCR primers and probes, tiled amplicon schemes, inclusivity and exclusivity analysis, and assay-dropout monitoring.
  • Host-response analysis using bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial data, immune-receptor sequencing, or other multiomic measurements.
  • Antigenic evolution, immune escape, vaccine-strain selection, antiviral resistance, or viral protein analysis.
  • Infectious disease modeling, forecasting, population surveillance, and integration of genomic, epidemiological, and clinical data.
  • Public-health bioinformatics, reproducible scientific software, data standards, uncertainty assessment, and communication of results to scientific decision-makers.

Experience across every area is not required. We value candidates who have developed depth in one area and can reason carefully across adjacent disciplines.
Requirements
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with infectious disease surveillance, metagenomics, or molecular epidemiology data
  • Proficiency in Python and/or R

Culture @ Latch
How we work. Genuinely flexible schedules - we just ask that you communicate when you're coming in later than usual. We care most about hard work and output. We're respectfully opinionated, it will always be us against problems, not each other. Optimize for each other's time and bring solutions, not just problems. You'll join a bench suited to your expertise, but we value cross-domain learning and interoperability across teams.
The office & perks. Waterfront office near Oracle Park, 2x free daily meals, unlimited snacks, company outings most months, and team offsites. Plus a vibrant community: cycling, soccer, figure skating, boxing, run clubs, reading clubs, martial arts, music, game nights.
Compensation & Logistics
  • 1099 (or W8-BEN) contract, 40 hrs/week, no end date
  • Fully performance-based pay: $120K-$180K, uncapped upside. 2x quota = 2x pay.
  • 2-4 week paid ramp - full OTE from day one
  • Remote (globally), hybrid, or onsite in SF (onsite preferred)
  • Work authorization: OPT visa holders only (not STEM Extension)
  • Onsite perks: 2x free meals/day, waterfront office (China Basin), monthly parking (based on availability)
  • Candidates with all of the above qualifications + proven management skills will be eligible for more senior positions

Interview Process
Timeline: We move fast: 8-12 days from submission to offer.
  1. Intro Screen - Technical Recruiter
  2. Take-Home Project - HackerRank
  3. Technical Interview - Member of Technical Staff
  4. Culture Interview - C-Suite (If applicable)
  5. Offer
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Industry

Biotechnology research and development

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

2021

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