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Computational Biologist, Software Development, GSC

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

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Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Computational Biologist participates in developing, improving and maintaining bioinformatics tools for high-throughput processing pipelines. The Computational Biologist specifies, implements, tests and maintains bioinformatics computer applications and systems, and participates in the code walk-throughs and design and review of bioinformatics software solutions. The Computational Biologist will also assist in the packaging and distribution of developed tools and analysis results to the scientific community, and will contribute to the preparation of scientific publications.

Duties/Accountabilities

Codes in Python and specifies, implements, tests, and maintains bioinformatics pipelines and applications as assigned.
Assists with devising or modifying systems to solve complex problems associated with high throughput pipelines, considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results.
Participates in code walk-throughs and reviews of the coded solutions to PEP8 standards.
Participates in the design and build of database and software solutions taking performance into consideration.
Coordinates production problem resolution for assigned applications, including working with other technical teams.
Evaluates third-party software and incorporates new systems into legacy systems.
Produces written documentation of algorithms, validations, SOPs, and other processes related to pipeline updates and procedures as required.
Presents results of bioinformatics software testing internally and externally.
Performs literature searches, testing and validation of new data analysis software related to bioinformatics pipelines.
Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from a recognized Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science Program in either Computer Science, Biological Sciences, or equivalent program.
Two (2) years of recent related experience in a bioinformatic setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the GSC Group Leaders.

Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated expertise with Python or other similar high level languages for application in data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to program and run analysis in a high throughput bioinformatics production environment.
Functional knowledge of distributed version control systems, such as GIT.
Functional knowledge of Agile development and ticketing systems.
Demonstrated ability to work with bioinformatics workflow managers (e.g. Nextflow).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in an Unix environment, including experience with shell scripting and common command-line tools.
Demonstrated ability to develop software as part of a team.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize work assignments and establish priorities.

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Responsibilities

Develop, test, maintain, and improve Python-based bioinformatics applications and high-throughput pipelines, including database and software solutions. Resolve production issues, evaluate and integrate third-party tools, document and present testing and validation results, and support distribution of tools and scientific publications.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science, biological sciences, or an equivalent program is required, along with two years of recent related bioinformatics experience or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should have programming and production bioinformatics experience, familiarity with Git, Agile systems, workflow managers such as Nextflow, and Unix tools, as well as strong communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Python
Bioinformatics
High-Throughput Data Analysis
Bioinformatics Pipelines
Software Development
Git
Agile Development
Nextflow
Unix
Shell Scripting
Command-Line Tools
Database Development
Software Testing
Technical Documentation
Teamwork
Communication

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Keywords

Python
Bioinformatics
High-Throughput Pipelines
Data Analysis
Software Development
Git
Agile Development
Ticketing Systems
Nextflow
Unix
Shell Scripting
Command-Line Tools
Database Solutions
PEP 8
Software Testing
Validation
Third-Party Software
Legacy Systems
Production Support
Scientific Publications
Standard Operating Procedures
Distributed Version Control
Workflow Managers

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