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Natera

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

$117K - $146K/yr

Natera is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics Research team and ... Remote USA $117,400-$146,800 USD OUR OPPORTUNITY Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA ...

micro1 AI

Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Killeen, TX · Remote

$80 - $110/hr

Remote micro1 is engaging Computational Biology & Cheminformatics Experts to contribute their ... bioinformatics, and cheminformatics methods. * Curate, annotate, and validate chemical and ...

micro1 AI

Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Pasadena, TX · Remote

$80 - $110/hr

Remote micro1 is engaging Computational Biology & Cheminformatics Experts to contribute their ... bioinformatics, and cheminformatics methods. * Curate, annotate, and validate chemical and ...

micro1 AI

Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Tempe, AZ · Remote

$80 - $110/hr

Remote micro1 is engaging Computational Biology & Cheminformatics Experts to contribute their ... bioinformatics, and cheminformatics methods. * Curate, annotate, and validate chemical and ...

micro1 AI

Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Miramar, FL · Remote

$80 - $110/hr

Remote micro1 is engaging Computational Biology & Cheminformatics Experts to contribute their ... bioinformatics, and cheminformatics methods. * Curate, annotate, and validate chemical and ...

micro1 AI

Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Akron, OH · Remote

$80 - $110/hr

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Natera

Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics

OR · On-site +1

In this role, you will build the bioinformatics capability within the Data Science development team, establish scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, and ensure the quality and reproducibility of the ...

micro1 AI

Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Buffalo, NY · Remote

$80 - $110/hr

Remote micro1 is engaging Computational Biology & Cheminformatics Experts to contribute their ... bioinformatics, and cheminformatics methods. * Curate, annotate, and validate chemical and ...

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How much do remote bioinformatics jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote bioinformatics in the United States is $94,474.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote bioinformatics?

A Remote Bioinformatics job involves analyzing biological data using computational tools and techniques while working from a location outside of a traditional office, such as from home. Professionals in this field work with large datasets, develop algorithms, and create software to interpret genetic, genomic, or proteomic information. These roles are commonly found in research institutions, biotech companies, and healthcare organizations. Strong programming, data analysis, and biological domain knowledge are essential for success in this role.

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

To thrive as a Remote Bioinformatics professional, you should have a strong background in computational biology, statistics, and programming (often with languages such as Python or R), supported by an advanced degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with bioinformatics tools (e.g., BLAST, GATK, Bioconductor), version control systems like Git, and experience with cloud-based computing platforms is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, clear written communication, and independent time management skills help you excel in remote and collaborative environments. These competencies are crucial for delivering accurate and timely insights from complex biological datasets while effectively working with geographically dispersed teams.

What are some typical challenges faced when working remotely in bioinformatics?

Working remotely in bioinformatics often means managing large datasets and complex analyses without immediate in-person support, which requires strong troubleshooting abilities and self-sufficiency. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams—such as biologists, clinicians, and data scientists—demands proactive communication and regular virtual meetings to ensure project alignment. Time zone differences and asynchronous workflows can also present coordination challenges, but they offer flexibility in managing your workload. Keeping up with the latest bioinformatics tools and research is essential and often involves continuous self-directed learning. With these factors in mind, remote bioinformatics roles can be both rewarding and flexible for those skilled at independent work and digital collaboration.

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Infographic showing various Remote Bioinformatics job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 43% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 55% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,474 per year, or $45.4 per hour.

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Remote

Natera
Biotechnology Research and Development • 1 - 5K employees
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$117K - $146K/yr

Full-time

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Natera is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics Research team and help build the machine learning models behind Natera's tissue-free, methylation-based assay. These will be the models that detect cancer in the minimal residual disease (MRD) setting and help inform treatment selection. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in algorithm development, genomics, sequencing data processing, and applied machine learning.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models, driving algorithm design decisions that support cancer detection in the MRD setting.
  • Own end-to-end research analyses, from ideation through implementation (scripts and notebooks), troubleshooting, and performance evaluation, including developing new features within existing pipelines.
  • Translate between wet-lab experimental design and computational analysis, navigating ambiguity as assay requirements evolve and maintaining rigorous quality control across high-volume sequencing data spanning multiple cohorts, vendors, and clinical protocols.
  • Communicate findings and model performance to both technical and cross-functional stakeholders, and contribute to establishing standards for code quality and reproducibility.

Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field, with a strong focus on cancer epi/genomics with 0-3 years of professional experience.
  • Master in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field, with a strong focus on cancer epi/genomics with 4-6 years of professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Deep theoretical and practical understanding of high-throughput DNA sequence data analysis, including mapping, sequence alignment, and variant calling workflows.
  • Experience in algorithm development and data analysis, including applying and evaluating statistical methods.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing core ML models, including generalized linear models, kernel methods, tree-based algorithms, and neural networks, with a focus on biological data (e.g., DNA sequencing data)
  • Strong quantitative reasoning and data analysis skills, with a demonstrated ability to apply them effectively to relevant scientific problems.
  • Experience with Python and Linux command-line tools, including writing shell scripts. Strong computational and programming skills, including thorough experience with Python statistical packages (NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas).
  • Familiarity with public databases such as TCGA, COSMIC, or OncoKB.
  • Ability to visualize findings and summarize results in oral and written form for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • High scientific rigor, with eagerness to teach and learn new computational methods and biology.
  • Ability to work on a cross-functional team in a highly collaborative environment, partnering with both computational and experimental scientists.

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
Remote USA
$117,400-$146,800 USD
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
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