Bioinformatics Operation Engineer

Senior Bioinformatics Operation Engineer

Length of assignment: 6 month initial contract possibility of extension

Remote

$58 - $62/hr based on location (medical benefits available at a cost)

Orion Project Services and our largest US client are teaming up for an exciting contract position for a Senior Bioinformatics Operation Engineer! We are seeking a candidate who will provide the critical function of automating and processing an increasing volume of genomic data through the GRC's standardized bioinformatics pipelines.

Don't pass on this amazing opportunity to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!!!

Job Description:

The Genomics Research Center (GRC) is a center of excellence for genetics and genomics that supports both Discovery and Development. The GRC plays an integral role towards our goal of developing extraordinary genetics and genomics research, focusing on finding the right targets and helping us better understand not only human disease biology but also the behavior of and response to our drugs in clinical trials.

Within the GRC, the Department of Bioinformatics is responsible for data analysis and provides analytical insight for both internal and external data. This involves the identification and characterization of underlying genetic, epigenetic, or genomic factors that are associated with disease diagnosis, prognosis, and response (efficacy and safety) to drug treatment, identification of new targets, and interpretation of the impact of genetic and genomic evidence from population-based studies.

To meet these challenges, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Bioinformatics Operation Engineer role in the GRC's Bioinformatics Engineering organization, reporting to the Lead Pipeline Development Engineer. We are seeking a candidate who will provide the critical function of automating and processing an increasing volume of genomic data through the GRC's standardized bioinformatics pipelines.

Responsibilities:

• Execute GRC Standardized Bioinformatics Pipelines in multiple HPC environments (Slurm-scheduler, AWS).
• Work with developers to automate and streamline NGS data processing
• Communicate with Bioinformatics stakeholders to collect parameters required for executing pipelines.
• Assure delivery of results and QC metrics to Bioinformatics stakeholders.
• Communicate pipeline performance feedback to Bioinformatics Engineering pipeline developers.
• Curate documentation and maintain detailed records of data processing procedures and results.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology related field.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in processing and analyzing genomics data using bioinformatics pipelines in HPC Linux environments such as slurm, SGE, or AWS batch.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, or Bash.
• In-depth knowledge of genomics data analysis techniques, algorithms, and tools.
• Familiarity with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
• Experience with cloud-based bioinformatics platforms preferred.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.