Senior Bioinformatics Engineer

Moderna; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class healthcare

Holistic well-being support

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Moderna is seeking a highly experienced professional in Warsaw, Poland to monitor and maintain scientific software, ensuring compliance with standards. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, extensive experience in programming, particularly with Python, and knowledge of bioinformatics frameworks. The candidate will collaborate with engineers to develop automated testing tools and ensure continuous operation of the bioinformatics pipeline, meeting a variety of responsibilities including troubleshooting and documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Computer System Validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain scientific software for continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve potential operating issues.
• Support computer system validation activities.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Strong analytical skills

Experience in Linux

Experience with bioinformatics workflow frameworks

Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NextFlow

Git

AWS

Docker

Job description

Role Overview

In this role, you will monitor, identify bioinformatics pipeline deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance. You will aid in developing or specifying standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness. Working closely with bioinformatics and software engineers, you will help design or develop automated testing tools to ensure the continuous operation of the bioinformatics pipeline.

Shift Schedule

• Monday & Tuesday 06:00-16:00, Wednesday 06:00-11:00 & 15:00-16:00, and Sunday 06:00-19:00.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the scientific software to ensure its continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve or annotate potential operating issues.
• Support computer system validation activities by drafting and executing qualification scripts and other documents.
• Work independently and collaborate with the development team to identify and resolve software bugs and implement improvements.
• Provide on‑call support to address urgent issues and minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to software troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Continuously improve your knowledge of the software and its underlying technologies.
• Improve and automate error reporting applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and Linux.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using a bioinformatics workflow framework (e.g., NextFlow, Luigi, Snakemake, NextFlow preferred), version control systems (Git preferred), Cloud (AWS preferred), and containers (Docker preferred).
• Experience with Computer System Validation processes.
• Experience in GxP environments and knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with bioinformatics software and an understanding of neoantigen therapies.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance and quality control.
• Effective time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Flexibility; adaptability to frequent change.
• Results oriented; ability to manage performance.
• Effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Personal and shared accountability.
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high‑growth, transformational company that is bold, relentless, curious, and collaborative.

Benefits

• Best‑in‑class healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs.
• A holistic approach to well‑being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year‑end shutdown.
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future.
• Location‑specific perks and extras.

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [e-mail].