Senior Bioinformatics Quality Engineer

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
La Jolla, CA
Salary
$90,000–$180,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that manufactures and markets a broad and diversified line of health care products including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Industry: Healthcare & Medical Devices

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TL;DR · Senior Bioinformatics Quality Engineer

The Sr. Bioinformatics Quality Engineer joins the Cancer Diagnostics Division to ensure the quality of medical device software for IVD, IUO, and LDT products. Working within a geographically distributed team of bioinformatics engineers, the role involves executing verification and validation processes for bioinformatics pipelines that process and interpret Next Generation Sequencing data. Key responsibilities include developing verification plans, protocols, and reports, translating requirements into executable tests, and mentoring team members on software quality processes for regulated medical devices. The position requires proficiency in the software development lifecycle, including Git, agile, code reviews, and CI/CD. Candidates should possess skills in Python, automated software testing, and container orchestration like Docker or Kubernetes. The role addresses technical challenges in cancer diagnostics within a regulated environment requiring compliance with CFR 21 Part 11 and IEC 62304.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute verification plans, protocols, and test reports for medical device software and LDT products.
  • Translate user and software requirements into executable verification and validation protocols across the full development lifecycle.
  • Test product functionality and confirm capabilities for bioinformatics pipelines processing Next Generation Sequencing data.
  • Provide technical guidance to scientists on algorithmic test strategies, testing tools, and methodologies.
  • Create software documentation that complies with regulatory requirements for IVD, IUO, and LDT products.
  • Mentor team members on software quality processes for regulated medical devices.
  • Institutionalize development best practices and advocate for test-driven development within the bioinformatics engineering team.
  • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Bioengineering, or a similar field.
  • 5+ years of experience spanning software quality/test engineering and/or bioinformatics.
  • Knowledge of production software development lifecycle and familiarity with SDLC/Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Proven capabilities in creating verification and validation documentation, including Verification Plans, Reports, Traceability Matrices, and SOPs.
  • Experience working within a Quality Management System and understanding of software development best practices like Git and CI/CD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complicated ideas effectively at all levels.
  • Understanding of bioinformatics pipelines within Next Generation Sequencing and PCR applications (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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