About The Position
We are seeking a Bioinformatics Test Engineer to validate and ensure the quality of NGS data pipelines and bioinformatics workflows. The role requires a strong blend of bioinformatics knowledge, QA expertise, and automation skills.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of NGS workflows (FASTQ, BAM, VCF)
- Experience in bioinformatics pipeline testing or QA
- Proficiency in Python scripting
- Hands-on with Git and CI/CD tools
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and data pipelines
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- 2+ years of experience
- Bioinformatics OR Genomics
- NGS OR "Next Generation Sequencing"
- VCF OR BAM OR FASTQ
- Python
- Testing OR QA OR "Quality Engineer" OR Validation
- Git
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the biotech/life sciences domain
- Familiarity with Nextflow, Snakemake, or similar workflows
- Exposure to regulated environments (CLIA/FDA)
- Experience with real-world data workflows (not just academic projects)
- Mentions NGS pipelines + testing together
- Has Python + Git + CI/CD
- Mentions variant calling / VCF validation
- Worked on cloud or production pipelines
Responsibilities
- Design and execute testing strategies for NGS pipelines (alignment, variant calling, annotation)
- Perform data validation, regression testing, and discrepancy analysis
- Develop automated test scripts (Python)
- Translate requirements into test cases and validation criteria
- Work with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based workflows
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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