Scientist, Applied Bioinformatics

At 10x Genomics, we innovate constantly, empowering our customers to discover new biology with previously unimagined breadth, depth, and accuracy. As a Scientist I-II, Applied Bioinformatics, you will be at the center of innovation that builds and maintains an optimal Customer Experience for 10x Genomics products. We are seeking a multi-talented individual to join our 10x Applied Bioinformatics team. This individual will be a cross between a bioinformatics service provider and support scientist. You must be an effective communicator and have a sincere desire to provide great service and support for our customers. You will work directly with our customers to provide first-class bioinformatics service and support. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a world-class team and become an expert with groundbreaking 10x Genomics software and bioinformatics applications.

What will you be doing

• Work directly with customers providing specific bioinformatics services.
• Answer customer and field team questions related to on-market products.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities related to market products.
• Constantly learn new tools, algorithms, and analysis strategies being applied to 10x Genomics data.
• Remote members must be willing and able to travel up to 10% time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in bioinformatics.
• Demonstrated ability to implement, troubleshoot, and provide support for bioinformatics software and data pipelines.
• Proficiency in working within UNIX/Linux environments.
• Experience with scripting or programming, with proficiency in Python or R being preferred.
• Familiarity with 10x Genomics data, as well as common bioinformatics file formats and repositories.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to effectively communicate bioinformatics concepts to wet lab scientists.
• Masters degree in Bioinformatics.
• Bioinformatics teaching/training.
• Growth mindset.

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology, including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future.

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.