[Remote] Bioinformatic Scientist
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SDK Software, Inc. is focused on advancing molecular diagnostics capabilities and is seeking a Bioinformatics Programmer to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves designing and deploying new software infrastructure for the Molecular Diagnostics Lab, leading lab automation efforts, and ensuring interoperability with existing systems.
Responsibilities
• Lead lab automation efforts
• Deployment of a Lab Information Management System (LIMS)
• Interoperability with a Lab Information System (LIS) managed by peers in UCLA Health IT
Skills
• 3+ years’ experience and a strong aptitude for software design and engineering.
• Desire to learn and enjoys working in a team but can solve problems independently.
• Experience with human genetics data, especially on NGS DNAseq and RNAseq data.
• Advanced skills in Python (experience with JavaScript is a plus) with attention to documentation and style.
• Intensive experience with GitHub and writing unit tests.
• Ability to focus on code reusability and scientific reproducibility of all work, manual or automated.
• Experience with command-line tools on Linux and BASH scripting/Unix command line.
• Reading and comprehending SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with workflow language such as Nextflow or WDL.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both biologists and coders.
• Experience with High Performance Computing, Slurm, Azure Blob Storage, GitHub Actions.
• EPIC bridges certification and experience sending/receiving HL7.
Education Requirements
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related discipline.
Company Overview
• SDK specializes in IT staffing, engineering staffing, and software development consulting services. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Minnesota City, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.sdksoft.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• SDK Software, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 2 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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