Senior Bioinformatics Engineer — Pipeline Automation

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Well-being benefits

Family planning

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Location perks

Job summary

Moderna seeks a senior bioinformatics software reliability engineer to ensure the quality and compliance of bioinformatics pipelines. You will monitor systems, collaborate on automation, and support validation activities across scientific software platforms.

Join a global team dedicated to advancing mRNA medicine and enabling robust, scalable software operations in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python and Linux.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with bioinformatics workflow frameworks (Nextflow, Luigi, Snakemake) and version control (Git); cloud (AWS) and containers (Docker).
• Experience with Computer System Validation and GxP regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bioinformatics pipelines and software systems for deviations and recommend fixes.
• Support the development and implementation of software quality standards and validation readiness.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics and software teams to design automated testing for continuous pipeline operation.
• Monitor and maintain scientific software platforms for reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve software/operational issues; annotate as needed for incidents.
• Support CV activities through drafting and maintaining qualification scripts and validation docs.
• Work independently and with development teams to identify defects and implement improvements.
• Provide on-call support to address urgent operational issues and minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain documentation on troubleshooting, investigations, resolutions, and procedures.
• Improve error reporting applications to boost visibility and reliability.
• Expand knowledge of scientific software, bioinformatics, and supporting infra." ,"Contribute to operational excellence, compliance, and high-quality software delivery."],
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Skills

Python

Linux

Problem solving

Teamwork

GxP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Nextflow

Snakemake

Luigi

Git

AWS

Docker

Job description

Moderna seeks a senior bioinformatics software reliability engineer to ensure the quality and compliance of bioinformatics pipelines. You will monitor systems, collaborate on automation, and support validation activities across scientific software platforms.

Join a global team dedicated to advancing mRNA medicine and enabling robust, scalable software operations in a fast-growing company.