Bioinformatics Associate, Prenatal

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Menlo Park, CA
Junior
Biotech
The Role
The Bioinformatics Associate will develop and analyze next-generation sequencing analysis pipelines, working under a senior scientist's guidance. Responsibilities also include analyzing clinical bioinformatics data and collaborating with scientists to support scientific insights.
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BillionToOne is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company dedicated to developing powerful and accurate diagnostic tests that are accessible to all. Our innovative QCT molecular counting technology significantly enhances the resolution of disease detection using cell-free DNA by over a thousandfold. This groundbreaking technology is integral to our product offerings, including one of our flagship products, Unity Complete™, the only non-invasive prenatal screen capable of assessing fetal risk for both common recessive conditions and aneuploidies from a single maternal blood sample. Leveraging the same molecular counting technology, we've expanded our impact into oncology in 2023 with a pioneering liquid biopsy test, Northstar, that combines treatment selection with monitoring. To date, over 500,000 patients have benefited from our innovative and precise diagnostic tests, and our Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has grown from $0 to $125 million in the last ~4 years.

BillionToOne has successfully raised close to $400 million in funding, with a notable $130 million Series D round completed in June 2024, resulting in a company valuation of over $1 billion. This funding has come from prestigious global institutional investors, including Hummingbird, Adams Street Partners, Neuberger Berman, Baillie Gifford, and Premji Invest. BillionToOne has recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers for 2024, highlighting the company's exceptional work environment and commitment to innovation.

Our team has grown significantly and we now proudly employ over 400 highly skilled individuals. Despite substantial growth, we have successfully maintained the unique culture that has defined BillionToOne from inception, continuing to cultivate a team that is not only diverse and passionate but also innovative. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional facility in Union City, California, BillionToOne remains at the forefront of significant advances in molecular diagnostics, evidenced by the recent announcement of clinical outcomes data for its Unity Fetal Risk Screen and new advancements in cancer diagnostics. For more detailed information about BillionToOne and its groundbreaking work, please visit our website at www.billiontoone.com.

We are looking for a Bioinformatics Associate, Prenatal to join our Clinical Operations team to create computational tools to analyze groundbreaking molecule diagnostics. This person will be responsible for developing bioinformatics pipelines and analyzing next-generation DNA sequencing data under the guidance of bioinformatics scientists.

This is a dynamic, start-up environment that requires adaptability and the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts. The Bioinformatics Associate role is a full-time onsite position in Menlo Park, CA.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop sophisticated and robust next-generation sequencing analysis pipelines under the guidance of a senior scientist
  • Perform analysis of clinical bioinformatics data
  • Assemble and analyze quality metrics from the clinical laboratory
  • Collaborate with scientists and support new scientific insights

Requirements:

  • BS or MS in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Physics or related field
  • 1-2 years of biology research experience (either during BS/MS or afterwards)
  • Strong programming skills in Python, R or a similar language
  • High mathematical and statistical aptitude
  • Great attention to detail

Nice-To-Haves:

  • Start-up experience
  • Molecular biology (DNA purification, PCR, electrophoresis) or next-generation DNA sequencing laboratory experience

Benefits And Perks:

  • Working with a team of ‘rockstars’ who bring out the best in everyone
  • Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
  • The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
  • Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered at 80%
  • Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
  • Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
  • Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
  • Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
  • A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
  • Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)

At BillionToOne, we are proud to offer a combination of a (1) base pay range (actual amount offered is based on experience and salary/equity options split that the candidate chooses), (2) generous equity options offering, (3) corporate bonus program, on top of (4) industry leading company benefits (free healthcare options, 401k match, very generous fully paid parental leave, etc.).

For this position, the base pay range is: $71,400-$81,600 per year. 

BillionToOne is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Top Skills

Python
R
The Company
HQ: Menlo Park, CA
167 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company with the mission to make molecular diagnostics more accurate, efficient, and accessible for all. Our patent-pending molecular counter platform is the only technology platform that can accurately count the DNA molecules at the single-count level.

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