Bioinformatics Scientist I

🚀 Join Admera Health as a Bioinformatics Scientist I!

ADMERA — Entering the ADvanced Molecular ERA

Admera Health is expanding, and we’re looking for a driven Bioinformatics Scientist I to help shape the future of genomics and bioinformatics. If you’re passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies—including single-cell, long-read sequencing, and AI/ML—to push scientific discovery forward, this is the place for you.

We provide comprehensive genomic and bioinformatic services from discovery through clinical research, with deep expertise in single-cell, FFPE, custom panels, and low-input or challenging samples across genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, and more.

🌟 Why Admera?

Our culture is built on being:

✨ Innovative

🤝 Collaborative

⚡ Energetic

📌 Accountable

🎯 Results-Oriented

💡 Customer-Centric

We offer competitive health and financial benefits, professional development opportunities, bonus programs, and a wide range of work-life benefits.

📌 Position Details

Title: Bioinformatics Scientist I

Department: Bioinformatics

Location: South Plainfield, NJ

🔬 What You’ll Do

• Lead routine NGS analyses and develop reproducible, scalable pipelines tailored to project needs.
• Support advanced analyses including AI-driven workflows, long-read sequencing, single-cell, and spatial transcriptomics.
• Research, implement, and optimize AI/ML tools, QC methods, and analytical processes.
• Maintain reproducible workflows using Snakemake, Nextflow, nf-core, and similar frameworks across local systems, SLURM HPC, and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with wet-lab scientists and project managers to define project requirements and deliver high-quality results to clients.
• Assess project feasibility, provide realistic timelines, and communicate insights effectively.
• Work with the IT Team to leverage HPC and AWS for scalable, high-performance workflows.
• Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to best practices, version control, and reproducibility standards.

🎓 Qualifications

Required Background

• M.S. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, or related field with 5 years of applied experience, or
• Ph.D. with 3–5 years of hands-on experience.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python, R, Shell, and command-line tools.
• Solid understanding of genomics, molecular biology, and core biological principles.
• Experience across multiple omics platforms, including:
• Bulk & single-cell RNA-seq
• DNA-seq (germline, somatic, targeted panels)
• Epigenomics workflows: ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, methylation
• Long-read sequencing (ONT / PacBio)
• Spatial transcriptomics (Visium, Parse, Stereo-seq) is a plus
• Experience working in Linux, HPC, and/or cloud computing environments.
• Hands-on experience with workflow frameworks such as nf-core, Snakemake, Nextflow.
• Ability to interpret results and communicate insights clearly to scientific and clinical teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• AI/ML experience in genomics or computational biology.
• Familiarity with Docker, Singularity, or other containerization tools.

💵 Compensation

• Salary Range Starting at: $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Bonus Eligibility: Performance-based discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holiday schedule
• Ongoing professional development support

🌐 How to Apply

For more information, please visit www.admerahealth.com.

To review and apply to our open positions, visit: www.admerahealth.com/careers

🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Admera Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.