Bioinformatics Analyst (Genomics)

TL;DR

Bioinformatics Analyst (Genomics): Developing and optimizing high‑performance, cloud‑ready genomic pipelines with an accent on reproducibility and scalability. Focus on multi‑omics integration, spatial transcriptomics, and bridging the gap between external research partners and internal product teams.

Location: Remote (Canada) or Hybrid (Toronto). Must be eligible to work in Canada

Salary: $70,000 – $95,000

Company

hirify.global builds software and industry standards to break down barriers to responsible biomedical data sharing and precision medicine analysis.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize scalable genomic pipelines using WDL, Docker, and cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners to process and harmonize diverse genomics datasets.
• Validate analysis methods using tools like GATK, bcftools, samtools, and VEP.
• Support workflows for various -omics data types, including WGS, WES, RNA-seq, and proteomics.
• Act as a technical bridge between external partners and internal product teams to implement tailored recommendations.
• Synthesize customer feedback to influence product direction and scientific strategy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building and running NGS analysis pipelines.
• Proficiency in Python (preferred), R, SQL, Java, or bash.
• Experience with workflow languages like WDL, CWL, Nextflow, or Snakemake.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong background in biology/genetics with proven research and critical thinking skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with clinical genomics, ACMG variant interpretation, or diagnostic pipelines.
• Familiarity with public datasets (gnomAD, TCGA, ENCODE) and FAIR data principles.
• Experience with spatial deconvolution or multi-modal single-cell integration.
• Wet lab experience in genomics, such as sequencing library prep or assay design.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-friendly environment with flexible hours and an optional Toronto office.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Three weeks vacation and unlimited sick days.
• One-time remote office set-up stipend.
• Opportunity to participate in the Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP).