Bioinformatics Data Engineer / Project Lead

We are looking for a hands-on Bioinformatics Data Engineer / Project Lead to support a high-impact data standardization and curation project in a fully remote contractor role. Contract Opportunity – Bioinformatics Data Engineer / Project Lead (Remote, 1099) Key Responsibilities Project Leadership • Plan and govern delivery with clear expectations, timelines, and stakeholder alignment • Maintain strict adherence to SOPs and ensure continuous client communication • Proactively manage blockers and support the team in resolving issues • Track adjacent workstreams (e.g., data curation) to understand dependencies and interfaces Hands-on Delivery • Execute data processing, curation, standardization, and exploration following established SOPs • Work across scRNA-seq, RNA-seq, perturbation, and FPKM data (additional data types may follow) • Operate within Lamindb as the core data platform • Produce highly documented work (code, processes, and data changes) • Raise and review PRs and ensure strict coding standards • Write clean, maintainable Python code AI-Enabled Work • Work extensively with Cursor (Claude + MCP) for coding, data exploration, and documentation • Ensure AI-assisted outputs are accurate, reproducible, and SOP-compliant • Maintain full traceability and documentation of AI-supported work Ontology Usage • Apply bioinformatics ontologies to support data standardization and curation • Ensure correct ontology usage aligned with project standards • No heavy ontology pipeline setup required Required Qualifications • Strong Python coding skills with strict coding standards • Hands-on experience in data processing, curation, and standardization • Proven experience using Cursor with Claude/MCP for development and exploration • Experience working with Lamindb • Experience with scRNA-seq, RNA-seq, perturbation, and FPKM data • Strong documentation discipline and PR workflow experience (Git-based) • Clear and proactive communication with stakeholders • Strict SOP adherence and structured delivery approach • Understanding and application of bioinformatics ontologies in data standardization • Ability to stay aware of adjacent data threads and dependencies Preferred Skills Must Have • Efficient use of Cursor/AI tools (Claude + MCP) • Experience with Lamindb data atlas workflows • Experience handling scRNA-seq, RNA-seq, perturbation, and FPKM data • Applied knowledge of bioinformatics ontologies Good to Have • Ability to monitor and coordinate adjacent data curation threads Contract Details • 1099 contractor role • Minimum 3-month assignment with possible extension • Full-time commitment (40+ hours/week) • Fully remote