Bioinformatics Associate

Date Posted: 01/02/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 495082

Industry: Biotech/Healthcare

Job Title: Bioinformatics Associate

Job Location: South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: 1 day onsite / 4 days remote

Shift: 8 to 5 PST

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 7

Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 67.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Bioinformatics, Documentation, GitHub, NGS, Python

Experience Desired: hands-on experience working in bioinformatics or computational genomics. (5-10 yrs); Extensive experience analyzing NGS datasets and implementing standard workflows. (5 yrs); Demonstrated proficiency in Python or R (candidate must specify their primary language (5 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Master’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

Education

Job Description

• Master’s degree required
  
  

Required Skills

• Master’s degree is required (Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or
• related quantitative field).
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience working in bioinformatics or computational genomics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python or R (candidate must specify their primary language).
• Extensive experience analyzing NGS datasets and implementing standard workflows.
  
  

Proficiency With Key Tools, Including

• STAR, BWA, Bowtie2, GATK, Samtools, bcftools
• DESeq2, EdgeR, Seurat, Scanpy
• Experience with public genomic databases (NCBI, Ensembl, UCSC, GTEx, TCGA).
• Strong understanding of statistics, experimental design, and computational biology principles.
• Proficiency using Git/GitHub for version control.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with workflow management systems (Nextflow, Snakemake, WDL/Cromwell).
• Background in cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Singularity).
• Previous work with HPC clusters.
  
  

Experience With Specialized Sequencing Applications Such As

• Single-cell assays (scRNA-seq / ATAC-seq)
• Long-read sequencing (PacBio, ONT)
• Epigenomics assays
  
  

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Bioinformatician (Level II) with 5–10 years of hands-on experience and a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.

This individual will lead the development and optimization of bioinformatics pipelines, analyze NGS datasets, and collaborate closely with cross-functional research teams. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Python or R, has deep experience with NGS workflows and thrives in a fast-paced research environment.

Key Responsibilities

Bioinformatics Pipeline Development

• Develop, automate, and maintain robust pipelines for RNA-seq, WGS/WES, scRNA-seq, or other
  
  

sequencing datasets.

• Optimize workflows for reproducibility, scalability, and performance across HPC or cloud environments.
  
  

NGS Data Analysis

• Perform advanced computational analyses including:
• Variant calling
• Differential gene expression
• Transcriptomic and epigenomic analysis
• Pathway/enrichment analysis
• Genomic annotation
• Conduct QC for FASTQ, BAM/CRAM, VCF, and related formats.
  
  

Programming & Scripting

• Write efficient, reproducible, and well-documented code in Python or R.
• Build custom tools for data integration, transformation, and visualization.
  
  

Tool & Algorithm Implementation

• Implement, evaluate, and adapt existing bioinformatics tools and algorithms.
• Integrate open-source resources to support project objectives.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with wet-lab scientists to interpret data, troubleshoot issues, and align computational analyses
  
  

with experimental design.

• Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

Troubleshooting & Optimization

• Diagnose pipeline failures, data issues, and computational inefficiencies.
• Ensure data integrity, workflow reproducibility, and methodological rigor.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare clear reports, visualizations, and presentations summarizing analysis outcomes.
• Maintain precise documentation of workflows, code, and datasets.
  
  

Continuous Learning

• Stay current with bioinformatics tools, NGS technologies, and computational methods.
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
  
  

Benefits

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).