Velsera

AI-powered precision medicine data platform

Advanced Bioinformatics Engineer

Quantitative Biology & BiostatisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRemote in IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A BSc or MSc in Bioinformatics, or another relevant field such as Engineering, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, Pharmacy, Mathematics, or Statistics, with a minimum of 5 years of experience; alternatively, a PhD with 3 years of experience.
Strong platform knowledge, including tool wrapping, pipeline assembly, and optimization.
A strong understanding of several Bioinformatics areas to contribute to open discussions with clients.
Good programming skills in Python or R and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

Independently work on complex projects without supervision from senior team members.
Communicate when client requests shift deadlines, fall outside the scope of the statement of work, or introduce other potential risks.
Meet with clients for open discussions about project topics and discuss potential solutions and approaches.
Lead smaller project teams toward high-quality project deliverables, with occasional assistance from senior team members.
Provide estimates for entire projects and project team members, with occasional assistance from senior team members; estimates require sign-off by a more senior team member.
Write client-facing documentation independently; documentation requires sign-off by a more senior team member.
Perform as the responsible Bioinformatician for projects in different Bioinformatics areas when required.
Present internal or customer projects and results at conferences, or assist with workshop implementation.
Design, develop, and maintain Bioinformatics analysis pipelines and solutions for analyzing and managing clinical NGS data.

Advanced Bioinformatics Engineer

Velsera · India (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-29

Workplace: remote

Department: Technology

Description

About Velsera

Medicine moves too slow. At Velsera, we are changing that.

Velsera was formed in 2023 through the shared vision of Seven Bridges and Pierian, with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.

Velsera provides software and professional services for:

AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development
IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval
Clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption

With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our teams located in different countries!

What will you do?

• Independently work on complex projects without supervision from senior team members

• Communicate if client requests are shifting deadlines, if new requests are outside of the scope of SOW, or any other potential risks

• Meet the client in an open discussion regarding the topic and discuss other potential solutions and approaches

• Lead smaller project teams towards meeting the project deliverables with high quality standards with the occasional assistance of senior team members

• Provide estimates for entire project and the project team members, with the occasional assistance of senior team members; estimates sign-off by more senior team member is required

• Write client facing documentation independently; Client facing documentation sign-off by more senior team member is required

• Perform the role of responsible Bioinformatician for projects in different Bioinformatics areas when required

• Present (internal or customer) projects and results at conferences, or assist in workshop implementation

• Design, develop and maintain various Bioinformatics analysis pipelines and solutions for analysing and managing clinical NGS data

Requirements

What do you bring to the table?

• BSc / MSc in Bioinformatics, or in other relevant field - Engineering, Computer science, Molecular biology, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Statistics, etc. with minimum 5 years or PhD + 3 years of experience

• Strong platform knowledge - tool wrapping, pipeline assembling, optimizations

• Strong understanding of several Bioinformatics areas in which you can contribute in open discussions with clients

• Good programming skills - Python/R and shell scripting

Benefits

Flexible Work & Time Off - Embrace hybrid work models and enjoy the freedom of unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance.
Health & Well-being - Access comprehensive group medical and life insurance coverage, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support.
Growth & Learning - Fuel your professional journey with continuous learning and development programs designed to help you upskill and grow.
Engaging & Fun Work Culture - Experience a vibrant workplace with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities that make every workday enjoyable.
& Many More...

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About the Company

Velsera

AI-powered precision medicine data platform

Velsera provides AI-driven data and tools to accelerate R&D, democratize omics, and deliver bedside analytics in healthcare and life sciences. Its platform combines software and services that collect, analyze, and translate clinical and research data using adaptive learning, turning complex omics data into practical insights for researchers and clinicians. What sets Velsera apart is the continuous knowledge loop between research and clinical practice, creating a network effect and keeping insights up-to-date through adaptive learning. The goal is to speed up precision medicine by turning research discoveries into diagnostics and bedside analytics that improve patient outcomes.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 2023

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