Full-Time

Bioinformatics Associate

Posted on 7/12/2024

BillionToOne

BillionToOne

201-500 employees

Molecular diagnostics for prenatal and oncology testing

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$70k - $80kAnnually

+ Equity Options + Healthcare Options + 401k Match + Paid Parental Leave

Entry

Menlo Park, CA, USA

Full-time onsite position in Menlo Park, CA.

Category
Bioinformatics
Biology & Biotech
Required Skills
Python
Requirements
  • BS or MS in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Physics or related field
  • Very strong programming skills in Python
  • High mathematical and statistical aptitude - must be able to reason from first principles
  • Great attention to detail
  • Can work in the United States without immediate sponsorship (Post-graduation OPT is acceptable)
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

BillionToOne specializes in molecular diagnostics within the healthcare sector, focusing on prenatal screening and oncology testing. Their proprietary QCT technology allows for the detection and quantification of diseases at a single base-pair resolution, enabling the identification of minute variations in DNA. The company offers two main products: Northstar Select™, which helps determine the best initial therapy for patients, and Northstar Response™, which monitors the effectiveness of that therapy. Unlike many competitors, BillionToOne emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility in molecular testing, providing diagnostic services directly to healthcare providers. Their goal is to positively impact healthcare by making molecular testing more reliable and available to everyone.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$380.2M

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • BillionToOne achieved a billion-dollar valuation with a $130 million funding round.
  • Their new Austin facility will create 1,000 jobs, boosting production and local economy.
  • Recognition as Diagnostics Company of the Year highlights their industry leadership.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging biotech startups could threaten BillionToOne's market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may render their current technology obsolete.
  • Expansion into new facilities may face operational challenges or delays.

What makes BillionToOne unique

  • BillionToOne's QCT technology detects DNA variations at single base-pair resolution.
  • Their UNITY Fetal Antigen NIPT is the first US cfDNA test for fetal antigen genotyping.
  • They replace invasive amniocentesis with a safe, affordable blood test for prenatal screening.

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Benefits

Competitive pay

Retirement savings package

Parental leave

Free snacks & lunches

Medical, dental, & vision premiums

On campus perks

Free-on-site EV charging

INACTIVE