Senior Bioinformatics Engineer

Velsera

Pune, India
Not specified (assumed hybrid based on common practice in the industry).
Python programming skills
Shell scripting expertise
Postgresql or mysql database experience
Velsera seeks a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to design and maintain bioinformatics solutions, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within a diverse team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in bioinformatics or related fields, with strong programming skills and a commitment to quality and patient-focused outcomes

Job Summary

  • Velsera unifies technology-enabled solutions and scientific expertise to enable a continuous flow of knowledge across the global healthcare ecosystem.
  • The role involves designing and maintaining bioinformatics solutions while collaborating with product management and software engineers to build high-quality tools.
  • Candidates are expected to coach team members, participate in hiring activities, and evangelize technical excellence within the organization.

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Velsera seeks a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to design and maintain bioinformatics solutions, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within a diverse team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in bioinformatics or related fields, with strong programming skills and a commitment to quality and patient-focused outcomes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python programming skills
  • Shell scripting expertise
  • PostgreSQL or MySQL database experience
  • Linux/UNIX/Mac OS X systems
  • High-performance Linux cluster experience
  • AWS cloud computing experience
  • NGS data analysis on Illumina platforms

Nice-to-have

  • Oxford Nanopore sequencing platform experience
  • Thermo sequencing platform experience
  • Public variant database familiarity
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Technical coaching and mentoring
  • Strong communication and presentation skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 3-5+ years postdoc/industrial experience OR Masters with 5-8+ years industrial experience
  • Experience with GitHub version control systems
  • Deep understanding of analytical approaches for genomic data
  • Ability to manage moderately complex projects
  • Proven expertise in NGS data analysis prioritized

Work Rights

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