Bioinformatics Pipeline Engineer

Bioinformatics Pipeline Engineer (3+ Years Exp) REMOTE

We are looking to hire a candidate with the skills sets mentioned and experience for one of our clients within the life science Industry. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a 3+ years experience candidate with a experience in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) pipelines and bioinformatics workflows.

The ideal candidate should have exposure to Illumina sequencing data, secondary analysis pipelines and workflow tools like Nextflow. This role focuses on software testing, verification, and validation (V&V) of bioinformatics pipelines used in medical devices and LDT products within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, validate, and implement new software applications, databases, processes, and interfaces relating to next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, advanced diagnostic testing development and validation, data quality review, and clinical reporting.
2. Serve as SME on specific systems/workflows supporting advanced development and high-tier production support.
3. Participate in resolution of support requests. Regularly report progress and prepare data analyses for internal review
4. Prepare reports and other communications of technical activities related to business objectives such as product/process development and improvement.
5. Activities may be focused individual projects or, more usually, assignments as a member of a project team, often working closely with other Software Developers, R&D bench scientists, Genetic Counselors, Operations Scientists, and other technical business partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 3+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 1+ year with a Master's degree 
2. Experience in an industrial or academic setting working with clinical and biological data or equivalent and underlying technologies including bioinformatic methods, database development, query/scripting/programming languages, cloud development, agile methodology
3. DevOps and other data analysis tools.
4. Bioinformatics tools such as Dragen, bwa, VEP, FastQC, MultiQC, samtools, bedtools
5. Pipeline workflow management languages: Nextflow (preferred), Cromwell, CWL, etc

Other Job Details:

• Location: REMOTE

• Duration: 6 - 12 months

• Candidate rate: $55 on W2 OR $60 on C2C

• Docs required: ID proof will be required
  
  

Who Should Apply:

Candidates who are interested in gaining experience in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics or Medical Device Manufacturing are encouraged to apply. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build hands on experience in a regulated healthcare and bioinformatics environment.