Business Consultant Bio Informatica

Title: Business Consultant Bio Informatica

Location: San Diego, CA(Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Day to Day Job Duties:

• Process, analyze, and interpret Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data to support genomics and laboratory testing programs.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize bioinformatics pipelines for sequencing and other molecular or lab-based assays.
• Perform routine data quality checks, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and reliability of analysis results.
• Build and enhance scripts, software tools, and database components to support bioinformatics workflows and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with scientists, laboratory teams, technology teams, and client or stakeholder groups to understand requirements and deliver practical data analysis solutions.
• Support consulting-led engagements by contributing bioinformatics expertise to solution design, workflow improvement, and data interpretation activities.
• Translate scientific and operational needs into scalable analytical approaches, pipeline enhancements, and process recommendations.
• Document methods, workflows, assumptions, and results clearly to support knowledge sharing, compliance, and operational continuity.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions to identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and help implement innovative bioinformatics solutions.
• Provide ongoing support for assay analysis workflows, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives in a consulting and delivery environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in bioinformatics in an industrial, academic, government, or clinical laboratory environment.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience processing and analyzing NGS data.
• 2+ years of experience developing or supporting bioinformatics pipelines for genomics or laboratory testing workflows.
• 2+ years of programming experience with Python, Perl, SQL, and shell scripting.
• Experience working with biological datasets, data validation practices, and analytical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment and communicate effectively with scientific, operational, and technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to consulting, advisory, or client-facing collaboration is preferred for candidates supporting solution-oriented delivery models.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and analytical skills with the ability to balance technical depth and business needs.

Travel: Minimal travel; may vary based on client, laboratory, or project needs.

Degree: Master’s or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

• Project lead experience
• Experience building and deploying end-to-end NGS data analysis pipelines.
• Familiarity with clinical laboratory operations, regulated workflows, or diagnostic testing environments.
• Experience developing software applications or workflow tools for bioinformatics use cases.
• Knowledge of genomics data standards, assay validation practices, and data management approaches.
• Strong stakeholder communication and presentation skills in a consulting or collaborative delivery setting.

What’s in it for you:

• Experience personalized career journeys with growth-focused development opportunities.
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports scientific advancement and positive societal impact.
• Be part of an inclusive, innovation-driven, and values-led work culture.
• Gain exposure to consulting-style problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and high-impact bioinformatics initiatives.