Bioinformatics Software Engineer II

Job Responsibilities

Every part of our organization relies on software. As a Bioinformatics Software Engineer, you will be producing software and documentation that will directly impact our products, customers, and patients. Personal Genome Diagnostics (PGDx), a part of LabCorp, is Empowering the Fight Against Cancer by unlocking actionable information from the genome. We are developing an innovative portfolio of tissue-based and non-invasive liquid biopsy genomic products for laboratories worldwide. Actively participate in all facets of design, development, testing, and maintenance of robust software and systems to support PGDx products and services.

Strategize with leadership to solve challenging problems

Follow the software development lifecycle in an agile environment

Contribute to software and project requirements

Contribute to the architecture and design of software

Ensure data and software quality by designing and implementing test methodologies

Ensure the security of the information systems, software, communication lines, and equipment

Provide reports to managers and staff on systems and software, including capabilities, performance, and security

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biology, Computer Science, or Software Engineering
• 2 or more years of experience in software engineering
• 2 or more years of experience with Python, PERL, R, C/C++, Java, or BASH
• 2 or more years of experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), pipeline development or machine learning

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Biology, Computer Science, or Software Engineering
• 2 or more years of experience in Bioinformatics
• 2 or more years of experience with Algorithm development
• 2 or more years of experience with Angular, React, or JavaScript
• 2 or more years of experience with Django, or RESTful APIs
• 2 or more years of experience with SQL, or NoSQL
• 2 or more years of experience with agile software development methodology and practices, git source control, and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo)

Additional Job Standards

• Familiarity with concepts in genomics and bioinformatics analysis of cancer
• Demonstrated knowledge with Workflow systems
• Ability to effectively perform in a Linux environment
• Team-first attitude and entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to deliver within fixed deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly on the job

Pay Range

$100-$140k annually (USD)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan