Cloud Engineer - Bioinformatics

Job Description

About This Role  

Effective use of disruptive technologies is central to Biogen’s strategy, focusing on human genomics, digital technologies, and advanced analytics to support new medicine discovery and development. The Digital Lab Informatics team in Cambridge, MA, searches for a Cloud Engineer - Bioinformatics to enhance research efforts. This role involves designing, testing, and deploying technologies for dry lab processes, building AWS infrastructure, and developing analytical pipelines. The position requires collaboration with vendors, scientists, IT professionals, software developers, and engineers, aiming to manage large scientific datasets and deliver software aiding scientists in drug development. Additionally, the role includes preparing presentations and technical documents, contributing significant value to the business by advancing disease understanding and therapies. This position reports to the Digital Lab Informatics team and is integral to the overall business structure. 

What You’ll Do  

• Collaborate with scientists to address software needs 

• Evaluate and implement AWS services and vendor software 

• Build web application features for data discovery 

• Develop bioinformatics tools and pipelines for genomics 

• Design and implement workflows for petabyte-scale scientific datasets 

• Develop data visualization tools for insight generation 

• Follow best practices in software lifecycle management 

• Present at meetings and conferences 

• Direct and mentor interns and contractors 

Who You Are  

You are a skilled Cloud Engineer with a bioinformatics background and experience managing large scientific datasets on AWS. You are passionate about new technologies and aim to innovate drug development by enhancing scientists' work. 

Qualifications

Required Skills  

• Bachelors degree in bioinformatics, computer science, or relevant field with 5+ years of relevant experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry 

• Background in bioinformatics and molecular biology 

• Proficiency in Python and JavaScript (NodeJS, ReactJS) 

• Experience with AWS cloud development (AWS HealthOmics, Step Functions, IAM Roles/Policies, Data Management on S3) 

• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD methodologies (i.e. GitHub Action/Packages, CodeBuild, CloudFormation) 

• Knowledge of containerization (AWS ECR) and workflow orchestration frameworks (WDL, Nextflow) 

Preferred Skills 

• Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computer science, or relevant field with 3+ years of relevant experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry 

• Accredited with professional AWS cloud development certificate 

• Experience with S3 Metadata and S3 Browser for data discovery 

• Exposure to AI/ML data design patterns and ML flow framework 

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is $115,000 - $150,000. Base salary offered is determined though an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.  Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.    

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families' physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:   

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances  

• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement    

• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance   

• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)  

• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 days off for Personal Significance  

• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year 

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit  

• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions  

• Employee stock purchase plan    

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year    

• Employee Resource Groups participation    

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.