Sr. Bioinformatics Engineer II

Moderna • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will monitor, identify bioinformatics pipeline deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance. You will aid in developing or specifying standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness. Working closely with bioinformatics and software engineers, you will help design or develop automated testing tools to ensure the continuous operation of the bioinformatics pipeline. We are hiring for a shift: Monday & Tuesday 06:00-16:00, Wednesday 06:00-11:00 &15:00-16:00, and Sunday 06:00-19:00.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and Linux
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience using a bioinformatics workflow framework (e.g. NextFlow, Luigi, Snakemake, NextFlow preferred), version control systems (Git preferred), Cloud (AWS preferred) and containers (Docker preferred)
• Experience with Computer System Validation processes.
• Experience in a GxP environments and knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bioinformatics software and an understanding of neoantigen therapies
• Proven experience in software quality assurance and quality control
• Effective time management, organization, and planning skills
• Flexibility; adaptability to frequent change
• Results oriented; ability to manage performance.
• Effective communication, both written and verbal
• Personal and shared accountability
• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the scientific software to ensure its continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve or annotate potential operating issues.
• Support computer system validation activities by drafting and executing qualification scripts and other documents
• Work independently and collaborate with the development team to identify and resolve software bugs and implement improvements.
• Provide on-call support to address urgent issues and minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to software troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Continuously improve your knowledge of the software and its underlying technologies
• Improve and automate error reporting applications.

Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future
• Location-specific perks and extras

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees