Senior Bioinformatics Lead - Genomics & Data Pipelines

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a bioinformatics project lead to drive complex data analyses, develop novel algorithms, and oversee computational workflows. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and external partners on large-scale projects, shaping bioinformatics strategy and research plans.

The candidate will mentor junior analysts, design pipelines, and provide expert support for bioinformatics tools and data integration across diverse datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience: 5–7 years in bioinformatics.
• Ability to mentor junior analysts.
• Knowledge of data analysis pipelines and genetics data.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply novel bioinformatics methods and ML models for genetic, clinical, and imaging data.
• Collaborate with teams and external partners on large-scale projects.
• Contribute to bioinformatics strategies and research plans.
• Mentor and train junior analysts or team members.
• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot data processing pipelines and data architecture.

Skills

Perl

Python

SQL

NoSQL

SDLC

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Bioinformatics

Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics (preferred)

Tools

MySQL

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Apache CouchDB

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a bioinformatics project lead to drive complex data analyses, develop novel algorithms, and oversee computational workflows. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and external partners on large-scale projects, shaping bioinformatics strategy and research plans.

The candidate will mentor junior analysts, design pipelines, and provide expert support for bioinformatics tools and data integration across diverse datasets.