Bioinformatics Data Engineer

Job overview

The Bioinformatics Data Engineer role is hybrid and based in Madison, WI. Compensation is not specified. Yahara Software works with life sciences startups, contract research organizations, and scientific instrument developers on scientific data and software challenges. The engineer turns complex laboratory, research, and genomics data into reliable, analysis-ready resources. The role combines data engineering, analysis, technical delivery, and mentoring to help scientists obtain useful results and client teams deliver dependable solutions.

What you'll do

• Clean and structure scientific datasets
• design data models and repeatable pipelines
• apply statistical and exploratory analysis
• create visualizations and data quality checks
• collaborate with scientists
• lead technical delivery
• mentor engineers
• communicate results and risks to clients
• contribute to presales and document architecture decisions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bioinformatics data engineer

data engineering

genomics data

scientific data

python

data pipelines

data quality

hybrid

madison wi

yahara software

mentoring

client projects

no sponsorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 20+ days of PTO accrual in the first year
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA contributions
• 401(k) match
• paid disability and life insurance
• hybrid/remote schedule and home office stipend
• additional listed perks.

Why this role

Hybrid position with scientific data projects and a stack-agnostic environment; employer states it cannot provide sponsorship.

About the employer

Yahara Software is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.