Job Role: Software Engineer II (Computational pipeline automation)
Location: Cambridge, MA, (2-3 days onsite)
Duration: 23 Months Contract
Note: We are seeking a passionate Software Engineer who can help with the computational pipeline automation.
Required Skills
Engineering skills to be able to optimize data analysis workflows for speed and usability
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, with experience in data analysis and machine learning libraries.
Practical experience with deep learning frameworks, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Serve as subject matter expert to Nextflow pipelines.
Strong knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS and batch computing services like AWS Batch.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing standardized analytical workflows and processes.
Familiarity with Github and code documentation best practices
Software engineer with significant experience and knowledge of the industry best practices.
Deep understanding of the entire software development life cycle and common life science tools.
Experienced in pipeline design and implementation, results validation, and visualization.
Capable of designing and building complete solutions. Has a proven track record of successful projects.
Experience in developing bioinformatics pipelines for analysis of complex genomic or phenotypic data
Experience with image analysis, specifically analysis of fluorescence microscopy images is preferred
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
Primary Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project goals and data analysis requirements.
Develop advanced Nextflow pipelines designed to enhance the efficiency of processing large Spatial Omics (spatial transcriptomics, multiplex immunofluorescence, optical pooled CRISPR screens) datasets at scale.
Streamline computational workflow, leveraging parallelization, CPU (Central Processing Unit) and GPU (Graphic processing Unit) capabilities to optimize processing time and resource utilization.
Lead the development of automated computational pipelines and Nextflow conversion.
Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to design and implement automated data analysis workflows and pipelines effectively.
Process data through existing pipelines while optimizing and modifying pipelines as wet lab technologies and computational toolbox evolve.
Iteratively improve and streamline pipelines, with the ultimate goal of getting pipeline to production phase where non-experts can readily run it at scale.
Work with different data producers and owners to implement framework and processes effectively.
Education for Level II:
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ IT/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Bioinformatics or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience in software development and pipeline automation in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry
Master’s Degree in A bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ IT/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Bioinformatics or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development and pipeline automation in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry.
PHD candidates in Engineering/ IT/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Bioinformatics or related discipline with relevant with a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development and pipeline automation in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry.
Education for Level I:
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ IT/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Bioinformatics or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development and pipeline automation in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry
Master’s Degree in A bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ IT/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Bioinformatics or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development and pipeline automation in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry.
PHD candidates in Engineering/ IT/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Bioinformatics or related discipline with relevant with a minimum of 1 years of experience in software development and pipeline automation in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry
Notes from HM:
Typical day: Computational pipeline automation. 2 major pipelines. Build CRISPR pipeline. Meeting with wet lab scientist. Meeting Bioinformatician. 20% of time in meetings. Implement pipelines in the automation system. Build the pipeline. Data coming in and processing the data. Working with IT engineers to help figure out cloud.
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