Lead Bioinformatics Engineering — Genomics Impact & Equity

TechStarsGroup; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 15% employer contribution

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible and family-friendly team culture

Job summary

A leading company in bioinformatics is seeking a Director of Bioinformatics Engineering to lead a skilled team in genomics initiatives. The role combines leadership and technical contributions, focusing on project delivery and team development. Candidates should possess a master's or PhD in bioinformatics or similar, with strong Python skills and experience in managing technical teams. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical teams and successful project delivery.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Comfortable with evolving technologies and computational methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of bioinformatics scientists and engineers.
• Lead technical contributions on bioinformatics projects.
• Develop custom pipelines and tools for genomics applications.
• Coordinate team operations and support hiring efforts.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Python

Experience with NGS data processing

Strong communication skills

Leadership and team management

Education

Masters degree or PhD in bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Nextflow

Snakemake

Job description

A leading company in bioinformatics is seeking a Director of Bioinformatics Engineering to lead a skilled team in genomics initiatives. The role combines leadership and technical contributions, focusing on project delivery and team development. Candidates should possess a master's or PhD in bioinformatics or similar, with strong Python skills and experience in managing technical teams. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and a supportive work culture.