Evaluate existing bioinformatics pipelines for performance, accuracy, and maintainability, identifying opportunities for optimization and enhancement
Develop, extend, and maintain Nextflow workflows for bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, DNA variant calling, methylation analysis, and emerging assay types
Architect scalable solutions capable of processing thousands of samples efficiently on Google Cloud Platform
Optimize data input/output operations across pipeline modules to minimize bottlenecks and reduce computational costs
Prepare and structure analysis outputs for visualization platforms and downstream statistical or machine learning applications
Implement best practices for workflow versioning, containerization, testing, and documentation
Collaborate with computational biologists, data scientists, and software engineers to integrate pipelines into broader analytical ecosystems
Stay current with advances in sequencing technologies and analytical methods, evaluating and incorporating new tools as appropriate

Requirements

Master's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining bioinformatics pipelines in a production environment
Proficiency with Nextflow (DSL2) and familiarity with workflow management concepts
Strong experience with RNA-seq analysis (both bulk and single-cell) and DNA sequencing workflows (variant calling, methylation)
Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Batch, Life Sciences API, or similar)
Proficiency in Python and/or R for scripting, data manipulation, and tool development
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Singularity)
Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD practices
Strong understanding of genomic file formats (FASTQ, BAM, VCF, BED) and common bioinformatics tools (STAR, Salmon, BWA, GATK, Bismark, Cell Ranger, Seurat, Scanpy)

Benefits

100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match up to 5%
Educational Benefits for Career Growth
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

NextflowRNA-seq analysisDNA sequencing workflowsPythonRDockerSingularityGitFASTQBAM