The Role
Moderna is seeking a Bioinformatics Engineer to support Research and Early Development efforts by developing, improving, and maintaining bioinformatics pipelines. In this role, you will collaborate with computational scientists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, engineers, and laboratory scientists to build, improve, and deploy the next generation of bioinformatics workflows, focusing on performance, scalability, and cost optimization in cloud-based environments.
If you are curious, bold, relentless, and collaborative, and have a passion for bioinformatics and engineering, this role will help you expand your technical expertise and accelerate your career at Moderna.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Develop, implement, and optimize bioinformatics workflows, algorithms, and computational tools
- Refactor and optimize Python-based bioinformatics pipelines for automation and scalability.
- Collaborate with computational and scientific teams across research and bioinformatics engineering to support therapeutic programs
- Ensure code quality through version control (Git/GitFlow), unit testing, and CI/CD best practices
- Deliver high quality documentation on code architecture, patterns, and code usage tutorials.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders and collaborators.
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Basic Qualifications)
- M.S. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology with direct experience in bioinformatics pipeline development
- Demonstrated programming skills in Python, shell scripting, and/or R
- Experience in bioinformatics workflow frameworks (e.g. NextFlow DSL2), version control systems (e.g. Git), AWS and Docker
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)
- Working knowledge of developing and running in cloud computing environments (AWS)
- Use of JIRA for issue tracking and integration with Microsoft Teams for tracking support ticket resolution
- Experience in working with other engineers on shared codebase using gitflow
- Experience with unit testing
- Self-motivated and able to drive a project to completion
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus a suite of voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
- A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts to personalize your well-being journey
- Family planning and adoption benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
- Savings and investment opportunities
- Location-specific perks and extras
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law.
Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO Employer)
