Bioinformatician: AI-Driven Genomics & Workflows

Azenta Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta Inc. in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a collaborative Bioinformatician to design and develop scalable workflows for sequencing data, AI-enabled analytics, and vector design applications.

You will translate scientific and operational requirements into reusable workflows, validate solutions, and deliver insights that improve consistency and scalability across our genomics platforms. Applicants should have a PhD in a related field or equivalent experience, with strong Linux scripting and

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics or related field preferred; master's with relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience designing automated NGS and long-read analysis workflows including assembly, polishing, and QC.
• Experience translating plasmid or viral vector design principles into reusable computational rules.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, genetics, and vector architecture.
• Proficiency in Linux and scripting languages (Python, R, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Design reusable algorithms, services, and workflow components for sequencing analyses.
• Build analytical frameworks integrating public resources, proprietary algorithms, and standardized rules.
• Develop customer-facing analytics, visualizations, APIs, and self-service tools.
• Architect scalable workflows for long-read, short-read, Sanger, and hybrid sequencing.
• Apply AI/ML to automate workflow orchestration, data interpretation, and quality assessment.
• Collaborate across informatics, laboratory, quality, and commercial teams to scale workflows.
• Create platform architecture documentation, workflow specifications, validation records, and SOPs.
• Maintain expertise in sequencing technologies, vector biology, AI, and bioinformatics.

Skills

Linux

Python

R

Bash

Version control

Automated testing

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in bioinformatics or related field

Master’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

NGS data formats

Job description

Azenta Inc. in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a collaborative Bioinformatician to design and develop scalable workflows for sequencing data, AI-enabled analytics, and vector design applications.

You will translate scientific and operational requirements into reusable workflows, validate solutions, and deliver insights that improve consistency and scalability across our genomics platforms. Applicants should have a PhD in a related field or equivalent experience, with strong Linux scripting and