Bioinformatics Pipeline Engineer

Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire. Bioinformatics Pipeline EngineerLocation: South San Francisco, CACompany Stage: Series A Biotech CompanyOffice Type: OnsiteSalary Range: $155,000 - $200,000 + EquityAbout The CompanyOur client is a rapidly growing, venture-backed biotech company revolutionizing DNA sequencing services. Their innovative technology enables overnight sequencing of whole plasmids, bacterial genomes, and colonies without primers or minipreps. With a global network of labs and thousands of daily users including leading scientists and biotech innovators, they're accelerating scientific discoveries that contribute to a healthier planet.What You Will DoDesign and develop robust bioinformatics pipelines focusing on Oxford Nanopore sequencing dataDrive optimization of pipeline performance, reliability, and scalability using industry best practicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers to implement specific pipeline goalsTroubleshoot complex biological and sequencing artifacts while maintaining high coding standardsProvide technical leadership in pipeline usage and support training initiativesEvaluate and integrate cutting-edge bioinformatics tools to enhance pipeline capabilitiesIdeal Candidate Background3+ years of experience developing production-grade bioinformatics pipelinesAdvanced degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or related fieldStrong foundation in workflow languages, particularly Snakemake or NextflowHands-on experience with Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing technologiesDemonstrated expertise in Python, Bash, Conda, AWS, and GitHub ActionsTrack record of building and optimizing pipelines for commercial applicationsPreferred QualificationsExperience with DockerApptainerSingularity containerizationAWS cloud infrastructure knowledge (Lambda, S3, RDS)Background in developing REST APIsExperience in a fast-paced biotech environmentCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary range: $155,000 - $200,000Equity through Employee Stock OptionsComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matching4 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidaysMental health benefits and gym membershipProfessional development opportunitiesJoin a dynamic team that's pushing the boundaries of DNA sequencing technology. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing field while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Created: 2025-02-23