IDEXX Livestock Diagnostics ยท 1 day ago
Scientific Data Infrastructure Engineer
Westbrook, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expIDEXX Livestock Diagnostics is a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, and they are seeking a Scientific Data Infrastructure Engineer to join their R&D Discovery and Technology Futures team. In this role, you'll be responsible for enabling the rapid development and deployment of data pipelines and scientific computing infrastructure to support biomarker discovery and diagnostic development programs.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline, and Google Cloud Build to streamline deployment of mass spectrometry-based data processing systems and proteomic computing workloads
Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform for AWS and Google Cloud environments
Build automated deployment systems for serverless functions using AWS Lambda and Google Cloud Run
Orchestrate large-scale batch processing jobs using AWS Batch and Google Cloud Batch
Design and implement scalable database solutions for proteomic, metabolomic and genomic data storage and retrieval
Architect and optimize Snowflake data warehouses for large-scale multi-omic datasets
Build ETL/ELT workflows for instrument data ingestion, including metadata capture and provenance tracking
Manage both SQL and NoSQL database systems supporting research applications
Implement data governance, backup, disaster recovery, and audit trail strategies
Create and manage computing infrastructure for mass spectrometry-based data processing
Implement scalable solutions for high-throughput multi-omic data pipelines from analytical instruments
Deploy and maintain data annotation platforms and curation systems
Build monitoring and alerting systems that track pipeline health, processing backlogs, and system performance
Partner with research scientists, bioinformaticians, and software engineers to understand computational requirements and translate scientific needs into technical solutions
Provide technical leadership to implement modern DevOps practices across research workflows
Develop documentation, playbooks, and training materials to enable self-service capabilities for research teams
Mentor team members and drive adoption of DevOps best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7-10+ years of experience in DevOps, Database Architecture, or related fields
Proven track record of leading complex infrastructure projects, preferably in research or data-intensive environments
Strong experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline, Google Cloud Build, Jenkins, ArgoCD)
Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Advanced Python programming and scripting capabilities (Bash, PowerShell)
Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Google Cloud) with focus on serverless computing and batch processing systems
Strong database administration and architecture skills including: Snowflake data warehouse design, optimization, and administration; SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server); NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra); Database performance tuning and ETL/ELT pipeline development
Preferred
Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, or other research-intensive industries
Familiarity with scientific data workflows, laboratory informatics, or instrument data pipelines
Knowledge of LCMS, mass spectrometry, or other analytical chemistry data formats and processing
Understanding of bioinformatics file formats and scientific data standards
Understanding of regulatory requirements for diagnostic software (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11)
Experience with Atlassian suite administration (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Familiarity with Active Directory and identity management systems
Snowflake SnowPro certification
Benefits
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
5% matching 401k
Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
Company
IDEXX Livestock Diagnostics
Diagnostic tests and services to monitor the health of herd and flock animals worldwide.
5001-10000 employees
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