Kforce Inc ยท 1 week ago
Senior Manager - Bioinformatics Operations
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expKforce Inc is working with a client seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager of Bioinformatics Operations to lead a regional team focused on delivering clinical-grade bioinformatics applications. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee the development, validation, and support of automated bioinformatics pipelines used in genetic laboratories.
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Hiring Manager
Scott Hale
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of 5-7 bioinformaticians and contractors, fostering accountability and growth
Manage daily operations of bioinformatics pipelines, ensuring service levels and turnaround targets are met
Collaborate with lab operations to support sample processing and troubleshoot production issues
Oversee incident response, system health monitoring, and performance metrics
Drive CI/CD practices and workflow orchestration using tools like Nextflow, Snakemake, and ServiceNow
Maintain data integrity, compliance documentation, and secure archival of clinical data
Partner with engineering teams to enhance automation and implement data-driven process controls
Support software version upgrades, tech transfers, and product launches in collaboration with R&D
Align with other regional managers to standardize practices and share operational insights
Implement training frameworks and competency assessments to upskill team members
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in bioinformatics, software engineering, or related fields
Strong technical background in Python, R, Shell scripting, SQL, and AWS
Experience with sequence aligners, variant callers, and interpretation tools
Proven leadership in managing technical teams and delivering production-grade solutions
Familiarity with regulated environments (CAP, CLIA, FDA) and handling sensitive patient data
Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working across abstraction levels-from strategy to technical execution
Preferred
MSc or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related discipline
Agile certification and experience with international teams
Experience with LIMS, variant interpretation platforms, and cloud migration
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
Paid time off
Retirement plans with company match
Education assistance
Career development programs
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
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