Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Katalyst CRO is seeking a Bioinformatics Test Engineer to validate and ensure the quality of NGS data pipelines and bioinformatics workflows. The role requires a strong blend of bioinformatics knowledge, QA expertise, and automation skills.
Responsibilities
• Design and execute testing strategies for NGS pipelines (alignment, variant calling, annotation)
• Perform data validation, regression testing, and discrepancy analysis
• Develop automated test scripts (Python)
• Translate requirements into test cases and validation criteria
• Work with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based workflows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability
Skills
• Strong understanding of NGS workflows (FASTQ, BAM, VCF)
• Experience in bioinformatics pipeline testing or QA
• Proficiency in Python scripting
• Hands-on with Git and CI/CD tools
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and data pipelines
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience in biotech/life sciences domain
• Familiarity with Nextflow, Snakemake, or similar workflows
• Exposure to regulated environments (CLIA/FDA)
• Strong testing mindset + hands-on engineering skills
• Ability to debug pipelines and explain thought process clearly
• Experience with real-world data workflows (not just academic projects)
Company Overview
• Katalyst CRO | Advancing Healthcare & Life Sciences with Expert Research & Regulatory Solutions Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences (Katalyst CRO) is a Global Contract Research and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Organization (CRO) dedicated to driving innovation in research, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://katalysthls.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• Katalyst CRO has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 37 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 24 in 2023, 52 in 2022, 54 in 2021, 39 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.