Job Title: Biomarker QA Expert / Senior Manager – Bioinformatics QA Location: Remote Duration: Contract to hire Industry: Life Sciences / Clinical Research / Bioinformatics Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Biomarker QA Expert to join our team and take ownership of quality assurance (QA) for biomarker onboarding processes and front-end integrations. This role requires a strong background in bioinformatics, biomarker data management, and QA methodologies, with a hands-on approach to validating complex clinical and research data pipelines. The ideal candidate will be deeply familiar with biomarker datasets, QA processes, and front-end/backend validation, and have a track record of applying rigorous manual QA techniques while also driving automation efforts. Experience with data governance, clinical research workflows, and familiarity with visualization tools like Power BI is a plus. Key Responsibilities • Own and execute the QA strategy for biomarker onboarding, front-end workflows, and data pipelines. • Perform detailed manual QA to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and integrity across biomarker datasets. • Create and maintain robust QA methodologies tailored to bioinformatics and clinical research data environments. • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for UI, API, and database validation (SQL/PLSQL). • Validate end-to-end data flows from data ingestion to front-end visualization tools, ensuring consistency and reliability. • Lead efforts to automate testing processes where appropriate, enhancing test coverage and efficiency. • Collaborate cross-functionally with bioinformatics, data operations, and analytics teams to ensure alignment on data quality standards. • Investigate and resolve data discrepancies and QA issues related to clinical trial, biomarker, and patient-level data. • Maintain strong documentation for QA processes, findings, and performance metrics. • Utilize tools like Power BI or other analytics platforms for QA reporting and dashboards (preferred but not required). Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field. • 10+ years of QA experience, with 2+ years specifically in biomarker or bioinformatics QA. • Strong knowledge of clinical trial data, biomarker datasets, and healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR). • Experience with manual testing, SQL/PLSQL scripting, front-end QA, and API validation. • Familiarity with test automation frameworks and CI/CD practices (Selenium, JUnit, etc. is a plus). • Solid understanding of data integrity, ACID principles, and regulatory compliance (GxP, HIPAA). • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.