What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Consultant Bio Informatica position at VDart, Inc.?
Title: Business Consultant Bio Informatica
Location: San Diego, CA(Hybrid)
Type: Contract
Day to Day Job Duties:
- Process, analyze, and interpret Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data to support genomics and laboratory testing programs.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize bioinformatics pipelines for sequencing and other molecular or lab-based assays.
- Perform routine data quality checks, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and reliability of analysis results.
- Build and enhance scripts, software tools, and database components to support bioinformatics workflows and reporting needs.
- Collaborate with scientists, laboratory teams, technology teams, and client or stakeholder groups to understand requirements and deliver practical data analysis solutions.
- Support consulting-led engagements by contributing bioinformatics expertise to solution design, workflow improvement, and data interpretation activities.
- Translate scientific and operational needs into scalable analytical approaches, pipeline enhancements, and process recommendations.
- Document methods, workflows, assumptions, and results clearly to support knowledge sharing, compliance, and operational continuity.
- Participate in cross-functional discussions to identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and help implement innovative bioinformatics solutions.
- Provide ongoing support for assay analysis workflows, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives in a consulting and delivery environment.
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
- 2 years of experience in bioinformatics in an industrial, academic, government, or clinical laboratory environment.
- 2 years of hands-on experience processing and analyzing NGS data.
- 2 years of experience developing or supporting bioinformatics pipelines for genomics or laboratory testing workflows.
- 2 years of programming experience with Python, Perl, SQL, and shell scripting.
- Experience working with biological datasets, data validation practices, and analytical troubleshooting.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional environment and communicate effectively with scientific, operational, and technical stakeholders.
- Exposure to consulting, advisory, or client-facing collaboration is preferred for candidates supporting solution-oriented delivery models.
- Strong problem-solving, documentation, and analytical skills with the ability to balance technical depth and business needs.
Travel: Minimal travel; may vary based on client, laboratory, or project needs.
Degree: Master’s or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Nice to Have:
- Project lead experience
- Experience building and deploying end-to-end NGS data analysis pipelines.
- Familiarity with clinical laboratory operations, regulated workflows, or diagnostic testing environments.
- Experience developing software applications or workflow tools for bioinformatics use cases.
- Knowledge of genomics data standards, assay validation practices, and data management approaches.
- Strong stakeholder communication and presentation skills in a consulting or collaborative delivery setting.
What’s in it for you:
- Experience personalized career journeys with growth-focused development opportunities.
- Contribute to meaningful work that supports scientific advancement and positive societal impact.
- Be part of an inclusive, innovation-driven, and values-led work culture.
- Gain exposure to consulting-style problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and high-impact bioinformatics initiatives.