Bioinformatics Application Scientist, NGS

Twist Bioscience

. Serve as a customer-facing technical application scientist and liaison between customers and Twist Bioscience .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $125,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in NGS applications and bioinformatics, with a strong focus on data analysis and custom panel design. Proven ability to communicate technical concepts effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.

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PhD In BioinformaticsStrong Technical Knowledge Of NGS ApplicationsBioinformatics Support For NGS Data AnalysisExperience With BWA, GATK, IGV, UCSC, SAMtools, Picard, BedtoolsExcellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

NGS ApplicationsBioinformaticsWhole Exome SequencingRNA-seqMethylationLinux EnvironmentCommand Line ApplicationsCustom NGS Panel DesignData AnalysisTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Collaborative Team EnvironmentHigh Attention To DetailStrong Work Ethic

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 13485 Compliance

Industry Keywords

GenomicsBiotechQMSISMSMarket Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a customer-facing technical application scientist and liaison between customers and Twist Bioscience
Support pre-sales and post-sales activities and market development for Twist’s NGS target enrichment portfolio
Explain scientific and technical challenges and solutions using custom NGS panels
Design and support custom NGS panels using an existing design workflow
Provide bioinformatics support for NGS data analysis, troubleshooting, proof-of-concept experiments, and pipeline questions
Support sales teams in technical discussions, presentations, and customer meetings
Provide technical guidance on experiments involving Twist products
Monitor genomic research and field advancements
Liaise with customers, Sales, Product Management, R&D, and Production
Develop customer collaborations and provide customer-requirement feedback to Product Marketing
Travel locally and regionally, approximately 10% of the time
Comply with applicable QMS/ISMS standards and regulatory and customer requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Bioinformatics, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or related field with 2+ years biotech/commercial experience in Genomics, OR BS/MS in one of these fields with 7+ years biotech/commercial experience in Genomics
Strong technical knowledge of NGS applications and bioinformatics required for NGS data analysis, including Whole Exome Sequencing, RNA-seq, and Methylation
Knowledge and experience using BWA, GATK, IGV, UCSC, SAMtools, Picard, and bedtools
Experience working in a Linux environment and with command line applications
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
High attention to detail and strong work ethic
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Follow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Equity
Generous benefits package
Remote work arrangement
Travel requirements of up to 10%