Bioinformatics Software Developer

About Us

Founded in 2011, Fulgent has evolved into a premier, full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

We are seeking an experienced full-time hybrid Bioinformatics/Software Developer to join our fast-growing family. We are an engineering and science focused culture with multiple technical teams: Interface, Workflow, Distributed Systems, Bioinformatics, Data Science, and IT.

We’re the backbone of the company and work closely with other teams: Lab, Genetic Scientists, Research, Client Services, Marketing, Sales, and Management. Our primary responsibility is to ensure the operations of the lab, scaling its growth, and augmenting its capabilities.

You'll be evaluating operational processes, building solutions, developing algorithms, coordinating projects, and managing clinical genetic data. You will be conducting research using bioinformatics theory and methods, designing databases and developing algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information. You are expected to learn about bioinformatics, genetics, and medical science to aid the diagnostic quest to improve the lives of the patients around the world. You are expected to perform administration, analyst, scientist, and engineering roles to aid our pursuit of providing next level diagnostic services to patients in need. You are expected to participate in bringing new diagnostic solutions to the market. You will be expected to apply computer science beyond programming.

Key Job Elements

This hybrid Bioinformatics/Software Developer role at Fulgent is an assortment of multiple professions. It is expected that all roles listed are fulfilled. The individual must have a strong understanding of each role and be able to fulfill them as needed within company projects, team projects, or within individual projects. We’re the backbone of the company and work closely with other teams: Lab, Genetic Scientists, Research, Client Services, Marketing, Sales, and Management. Our primary responsibility is to ensure the operations of the lab, scaling its growth, and augmenting its capabilities. Specialized operational, analytical, and technical training for all roles are provided for entry-level hires.

All individuals in this position are expected to join projects, products, and teams within the capacity required of them. They are expected to be, or will become, strong at interdisciplinary knowledge sharing and exchange. This job position requires creative thinking, in-depth technical knowledge, and intellectual analysis. There will be times when you are expected to be project leaders and other times when you will be project members. This allows leaders to practice being followers and followers the opportunity to lead.

Your primary responsibility is to ensure successful operations within the lab. This may require you to solve complex business, scientific, or engineering problems using analytical, procedural, and/or creative abilities. It is expect