Bioinformatics Engineer - Hybrid, Unlimited PTO & Growth

Velsera; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work

Medical & life insurance

EAP for mental health

Growth & development programs

Job summary

Velsera, based in Boston, MA, is seeking a Bioinformatician to work on complex clinical NGS data projects within a hybrid work model. You will lead project teams, provide estimates, and produce client-facing documentation while applying your bioinformatics expertise across multiple areas.

You will bring 2+ years of experience, solid Python/R and shell scripting skills, and a MSc or BSc in Bioinformatics or a related field. Velsera offers growth opportunities and a collaborative, engaging culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong platform knowledge - tool wrapping, pipeline assembling, optimizations.
• Good programming skills in Python/R and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Independently work on complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Communicate with clients about shifting deadlines or scope changes.
• Lead smaller project teams to deliver high-quality results.
• Provide estimates for projects and team members with senior sign-off as needed.
• Write client-facing documentation independently with senior review.
• Act as responsible Bioinformatician for diverse Bioinformatics areas as required.
• Present project results to internal or external audiences and assist in workshops.
• Design, develop and maintain Bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing clinical NGS data.

Skills

Python

R

Shell scripting

Bioinformatics

Education

BSc in Bioinformatics

MSc in Bioinformatics or related field

Job description

Velsera, based in Boston, MA, is seeking a Bioinformatician to work on complex clinical NGS data projects within a hybrid work model. You will lead project teams, provide estimates, and produce client-facing documentation while applying your bioinformatics expertise across multiple areas.

You will bring 2+ years of experience, solid Python/R and shell scripting skills, and a MSc or BSc in Bioinformatics or a related field. Velsera offers growth opportunities and a collaborative, engaging culture.