Entry Level Bioinformatics Jobs
New grad bioinformatics jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a strong portfolio, thesis project, or internship can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Guidehouse, and 10x Genomics hiring at this level now.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Bioinformatics Production Analyst performs basic data analysis to provide bioinformatics support for Horizon Carrier Screening and future platform sequencing tests, while actively participating in production pipeline improvements. In this role, the analyst plays a pivotal part in ensuring Natera provides high-quality carrier screening and sequencing products.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Data Analysis & Processing: Analyze high-throughput DNA sequencing data and perform basic data analysis to support product development, validation studies, and incoming experiment analysis requests.
- Pipeline Improvement & Support: Help move data through the analysis pipeline while proactively identifying and implementing improvements to production workflows.
- Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve technical issues related to data quality, analysis pipelines, and system integration.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including biology, software engineering, lab operations, and medical/legal affairs.
- Documentation: Produce high-quality written documentation, including formal study plans and technical reports.
- Compliance & PHI Safety: Regularly handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in both paper and electronic formats, ensuring strict adherence to data privacy technologies and protocols.
- Training & Certification: Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy, security, and General Policies and Procedures Compliance training within the first 30 days of hire, and maintain current status on all ongoing company training requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related equivalent field.
- 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
- Previous professional experience within the biotechnology, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Experience using Python for data analysis and plotting preferred.
- Experience using Linux command-line tools and relational databases (SQL) preferred, knowledge of data visualization tools/platforms a plus (plotly).
- Knowledge of genomics, relevant NGS analyses (mapping, variant calling, etc.), and NGS file types is required. e.g. Know how to run pipelines and knowledge of pipeline platforms/languages (WDL, Nextflow).
- Ability to produce high quality written documentation for varying audiences, e.g. validation reports
- Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), such as Claude Code, and how to leverage them to streamline workflows and tasks.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple objectives and timelines.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for high impact in a small team.
- Team player, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Bioinformatics Production Analyst performs basic data analysis to provide bioinformatics support for Horizon Carrier Screening and future platform sequencing tests, while actively participating in production pipeline improvements. In this role, the analyst plays a pivotal part in ensuring Natera provides high-quality carrier screening and sequencing products.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Data Analysis & Processing: Analyze high-throughput DNA sequencing data and perform basic data analysis to support product development, validation studies, and incoming experiment analysis requests.
- Pipeline Improvement & Support: Help move data through the analysis pipeline while proactively identifying and implementing improvements to production workflows.
- Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve technical issues related to data quality, analysis pipelines, and system integration.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including biology, software engineering, lab operations, and medical/legal affairs.
- Documentation: Produce high-quality written documentation, including formal study plans and technical reports.
- Compliance & PHI Safety: Regularly handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in both paper and electronic formats, ensuring strict adherence to data privacy technologies and protocols.
- Training & Certification: Complete required HIPAA/PHI privacy, security, and General Policies and Procedures Compliance training within the first 30 days of hire, and maintain current status on all ongoing company training requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related equivalent field.
- 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
- Previous professional experience within the biotechnology, diagnostics, or pharmaceutical industry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Experience using Python for data analysis and plotting preferred.
- Experience using Linux command-line tools and relational databases (SQL) preferred, knowledge of data visualization tools/platforms a plus (plotly).
- Knowledge of genomics, relevant NGS analyses (mapping, variant calling, etc.), and NGS file types is required. e.g. Know how to run pipelines and knowledge of pipeline platforms/languages (WDL, Nextflow).
- Ability to produce high quality written documentation for varying audiences, e.g. validation reports
- Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), such as Claude Code, and how to leverage them to streamline workflows and tasks.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple objectives and timelines.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for high impact in a small team.
- Team player, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
For more information, visit www.natera.com.
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.
Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/
Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.
- BBB announcement on job scams
- FBI Cyber Crime resource page
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Who's Hiring
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute7
- Guidehouse3
- 10x Genomics2
- Washington University in St. Louis2
- Axle1
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- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Education3
- Science & Research2
Entry Level Bioinformatics Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level bioinformatics job?
Start by building a portfolio of reproducible analyses on GitHub, even from coursework or personal projects, since most entry level bioinformatics employers evaluate demonstrated technical skill over years of experience. Familiarity with Python or R, sequence analysis pipelines, and tools like BLAST or BWA gives candidates a clear edge. Applying to roles that list internship experience as acceptable, not required, is the most direct path for new graduates.
Which companies hire entry level bioinformaticss?
Companies hiring entry level bioinformaticss right now include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Guidehouse, and 10x Genomics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring covers pharmaceutical and biotech firms, academic medical centers, genomics startups, and contract research organizations that regularly onboard junior analysts and research associates fresh out of graduate or undergraduate programs.
Are there remote entry level bioinformatics jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 19% of entry level bioinformatics openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with fully remote positions more common at genomics platforms and biotech startups than at hospital systems or wet-lab-adjacent research teams that expect some on-site presence for cross-functional collaboration.
Are these new grad bioinformatics jobs?
Yes, the entry level bioinformatics openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of full-time history, or lists a completed degree as the primary qualification. Roles titled junior bioinformatics analyst or research associate typically fall into this category.
Which industries hire the most entry level bioinformaticss?
Entry Level bioinformatics roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on large-scale genomic, proteomic, and clinical datasets that require junior analysts who are trained in computational biology pipelines but don't yet need senior-level independent research experience.