Senior Bioinformatics Engineer II

The Role

Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.

Moderna is strengthening its international business services hub in Warsaw supporting our growing global operations. We welcome professionals ready to help advance our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines.

In this role you will help ensure the reliability quality and compliance of critical bioinformatics pipelines that support Modernas scientific and operational objectives. Working at the intersection of bioinformatics software engineering validation and operational support you will monitor system performance identify deviations from established standards and drive continuous improvements across the software ecosystem.

You will play a key role in maintaining continuous software operations supporting validation activities enhancing automation capabilities and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen the robustness of scientific software platforms. This position also offers exposure to advanced digital technologies and opportunities to work alongside teams leveraging automation data-driven processes and emerging Generative AI-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Heres What Youll Do

• Monitor bioinformatics pipelines and scientific software systems to identify deviations from established standards and recommend corrective actions.

• Support the development refinement and implementation of standards methods and procedures used to assess software quality and operational readiness.

• Collaborate closely with bioinformatics and software engineering teams to design develop and enhance automated testing capabilities that support continuous operation of bioinformatics pipelines.

• Monitor and maintain scientific software platforms to ensure reliable and uninterrupted performance.

• Troubleshoot investigate resolve or appropriately annotate software and operational issues to support efficient incident management.

• Support computer system validation activities through the drafting execution and maintenance of qualification scripts protocols and associated validation documentation.

• Work independently and in partnership with development teams to identify software defects resolve bugs and implement system improvements.

• Provide on-call support to address urgent operational issues and minimize downtime.

• Develop maintain and continuously improve documentation related to software troubleshooting issue investigation issue resolution and operational procedures.

• Improve and automate error reporting applications to increase visibility efficiency and system reliability.

• Continuously expand technical knowledge of scientific software platforms bioinformatics technologies and supporting infrastructure.

• Contribute to a culture of operational excellence continuous improvement compliance and high-quality software delivery.

The key Moderna Mindsets youll need to succeed in the role:

• We obsess over learning. We dont have to be the smartest we have to learn the fastest.
• We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.

Heres What Youll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field and 10 years of relevant work experience

• Strong programming skills particularly in Python and Linux

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience using a bioinformatics workflow framework (e.g. NextFlow Luigi Snakemake NextFlow preferred) version control systems (Git preferred) Cloud (AWS preferred) and containers (Docker preferred)

• Experience with Computer System Validation processes.

• Experience in a GxP environments and knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with bioinformatics software and an understanding of neoantigen therapies

• Proven experience in software quality assurance and quality control

• Effective time management organization and planning skills

• Flexibility; adaptability to frequent change

• Results oriented; ability to manage performance.

• Effective communication both written and verbal

• Personal and shared accountability

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth transformational company that is Bold Relentless Curious and Collaborative.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna we believe that when you feel your best you can do your best work. Thats why our benefits and well-being resources are designed to support youat work at home and everywhere in between.

• Competitive healthcare plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs
• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness mindfulness and mental health support
• Family planning benefits including fertility adoption and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off including vacation volunteer days sabbatical global recharge days and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future
• 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.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities.

Our Working Model

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.

Moderna is a smoke-free alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons 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 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 an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

Were 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 .

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