Axle
Bioinformatics Engineer
Rockville, MD
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago
PythonGCPCloud PlatformsMachine LearningData ScienceBioinformaticsNGSResearch
About the role
- We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Axle is seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Rockville, MD.
- The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in genomics analysis methods with strong software engineering practices and cloud computing experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, extend, and maintain Nextflow workflows for bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq, DNA variant calling, methylation analysis, and emerging assay types
- Optimize data input/output operations across pipeline modules to minimize bottlenecks and reduce computational costs
- Implement best practices for workflow versioning, containerization, testing, and documentation
- Collaborate with computational biologists, data scientists, and software engineers to integrate pipelines into broader analytical ecosystems
- 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining bioinformatics pipelines in a production environment
- With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries.
Requirements
- Master's degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency with Nextflow (DSL2) and familiarity with workflow management concepts
- Strong experience with RNA-seq analysis (both bulk and single-cell) and DNA sequencing workflows (variant calling, methylation)
- Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Batch, Life Sciences API, or similar)
- Proficiency in Python and/or R for scripting, data manipulation, and tool development
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Prepare and structure analysis outputs for visualization platforms and downstream statistical or machine learning applications
This listing is sourced directly from Axle's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.