Bioinformatics Pipeline Engineer, Oxford Nanopore Job at Recruiting from Scratch, San Francisco, CA

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  • Recruiting from Scratch
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

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 Engineer

Location: South San Francisco, CA

Company Stage: Series A Biotech Company

Office Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $155,000 - $200,000 + Equity

About The Company

Our 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 Do

  • Design and develop robust bioinformatics pipelines focusing on Oxford Nanopore sequencing data
  • Drive optimization of pipeline performance, reliability, and scalability using industry best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers to implement specific pipeline goals
  • Troubleshoot complex biological and sequencing artifacts while maintaining high coding standards
  • Provide technical leadership in pipeline usage and support training initiatives
  • Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge bioinformatics tools to enhance pipeline capabilities

Ideal Candidate Background

  • 3+ years of experience developing production-grade bioinformatics pipelines
  • Advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, or related field
  • Strong foundation in workflow languages, particularly Snakemake or Nextflow
  • Hands-on experience with Oxford Nanopore and Illumina sequencing technologies
  • Demonstrated expertise in Python, Bash, Conda, AWS, and GitHub Actions
  • Track record of building and optimizing pipelines for commercial applications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Docker/Apptainer/Singularity containerization
  • AWS cloud infrastructure knowledge (Lambda, S3, RDS)
  • Background in developing REST APIs
  • Experience in a fast-paced biotech environment

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: $155,000 - $200,000
  • Equity through Employee Stock Options
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • 4 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays
  • Mental health benefits and gym membership
  • Professional development opportunities

Join 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.

Job Tags

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