Bioinformatics Analyst

South San Francisco, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Contract W2
On-site
USD $51.91 - 56.91 per hour
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Skills

  • Pharmaceutics
  • Analytical Skill
  • Research
  • Data Flow
  • Workflow
  • Data Processing
  • Quality Control
  • Collaboration
  • Biology
  • Python
  • Shell Scripting
  • Bash
  • High Performance Computing
  • HPC
  • Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Next Generation Sequencing
  • Bioinformatics
  • Management
  • Git
  • Documentation
  • General Skills
  • Communication
  • Genomics
  • MEAN Stack
  • Customer Service
  • Training And Development
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Bioinformatics Analyst for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities :
  • Seeks a motivated Bioinformatics Analyst to implement and operate analytical pipelines for long-read sequencing data. This work will support the Program's goal of increasing the diversity of genetic datasets available for research.
  • Key responsibilities include establishing and running workflows for short and long-read sequencing data and methylation data as well as performing general bioinformatics tasks. The successful candidate will handle day-to-day data ingestion, quality control (QC), and variant calling and methylation data. This role is highly collaborative, requiring regular coordination with international teams to ensure data flows smoothly and results are accurately reported.
  • Pipeline Implementation: Set up and maintain scalable bioinformatics pipelines for Oxford Nanopore (ONT) long-read WGS and methylation data.
  • Data Operations: Execute workflows for data processing and interpretation. Manage the intake of raw sequencing and methylation data, perform QC checks at multiple stages, and flag anomalies in preliminary results.
  • Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of pipeline runs, QC metrics, and code updates via git.
  • Operational Collaboration: Serve as the technical point of contact for data tasks, coordinating data transfers and status updates with global collaborators, including attending meetings with Africa-based teams (East Africa Time Zone).
Required Skills:
  • Education: Masters or undergraduate degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field, with 2+ years of direct, hands-on experience in bioinformatics.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and shell scripting (Bash). Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) or cloud environments (AWS).
  • Bioinformatics Experience: Hands-on experience building and running Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) bioinformatics pipelines (e.g., Nextflow, Snakemake) and direct experience working with human Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) data on Oxford Nanopore (ONT), including basecalling, structural variants, or methylation. Competency with git for code and documentation tracking.
  • General Skills: Strong communication skills for coordinating with global collaborators across different time zones. Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently on technical tasks while following project guidelines.
Preferred Skills:
  • Genomics Knowledge: Knowledge on T2T reference standards and pangenome graphs is a plus.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy
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  • Dice Id: sgainc
  • Position Id: 26-00859
  • Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About Software Guidance & Assistance

Founded in 1981, SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider with a national footprint and headquartered in the shadow of Wall Street. We’re a certified women-owned business. We provide contingent staffing, direct placement, and professional and managed services to transform businesses and evolve careers. We’re small enough to tailor our services to each client and big enough to deliver for some of the world’s largest employers. Our professionals are experts in areas such as IT, finance, accounting, risk, and clinical.

SGA provides contingent staffing, direct placement, and professional and managed services nationwide for Fortune 500 companies, mid-size businesses and select startups.

Our core skillsets include all areas of technology – business & data analysis, cyber & network security, database administration, development & architecture, infrastructure, program & project management, quality assurance & testing. We also deliver talent across professional business functions such as finance, accounting, risk, and clinical.

Our Professional & Managed Services team delivers IT projects through onshore, offshore and hybrid delivery models. We develop software products, modernize applications, add features, and integrate and maintain systems. Our scope covers, among others, complex application suites, data management and visualizations, machine learning and mobile applications.

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