Advanced Bioinformatics Engineer

About Velsera

Medicine moves too slow. At Velsera, we are changing that.

Velsera was formed in 2023 through the shared vision of Seven Bridges and Pierian, with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.

Velsera provides software and professional services for:

• AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development
• IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval
• Clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption

With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our teams located in different countries!

What will you do?

• Independently work on complex projects without supervision from senior team members
• Communicate if client requests are shifting deadlines, if new requests are outside of the scope of SOW, or any other potential risks
• Meet the client in an open discussion regarding the topic and discuss other potential solutions and approaches
• Lead smaller project teams towards meeting the project deliverables with high quality standards with the occasional assistance of senior team members
• Provide estimates for entire project and the project team members, with the occasional assistance of senior team members; estimates sign-off by more senior team member is required
• Write client facing documentation independently; Client facing documentation sign-off by more senior team member is required
• Perform the role of responsible Bioinformatician for projects in different Bioinformatics areas when required
• Present (internal or customer) projects and results at conferences, or assist in workshop implementation
• Design, develop and maintain various Bioinformatics analysis pipelines and solutions for analysing and managing clinical NGS data

Requirements

What do you bring to the table?

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong platform knowledge - tool wrapping, pipeline assembling, optimizations
• Strong understanding of several Bioinformatics areas in which you can contribute in open discussions with clients
• Good programming skills - Python/R and shell scripting
• BSc / MSc in Bioinformatics, or in other relevant field - Engineering, Computer science, Molecular biology, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Statistics, etc. with minimum 3 years of relevant experience (BSc) or 2 years of relevant industry experience (MSc)

Benefits

• Flexible Work & Time Off - Embrace hybrid work models and enjoy the freedom of unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance
• Health & Well-being - Access comprehensive group medical and life insurance coverage, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support
• Growth & Learning - Fuel your professional journey with continuous learning and development programs designed to help you upskill and grow
• Engaging & Fun Work Culture - Experience a vibrant workplace with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities that make every workday enjoyable
• & Many More..