Bioinformatics Pipeline Test Engineer - Healthcare - San Diego CA - Local to CA or who can relocate

Retail Industry • Dallas, TX

53d • Onsite

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. This is a 6-month contract position located in San Diego, CA, and is open to candidates local to CA or those willing to relocate.

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the biotech/life sciences domain
• Familiarity with Nextflow, Snakemake, or similar workflows
• Exposure to regulated environments (CLIA/FDA)

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed