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poweredbytiny.com.The OpportunityAs Bioinformatics Technician, you will operate and maintain aspects of our bioinformatics pipeline. You will monitor incoming data deliveries, run samples on our bioinformatics pipeline, and perform standardized quality control.Beyond your core responsibilities with the bioinformatics pipeline, you will also support the science, clinical research, and customer support teams by compiling datasets, performing analyses and responding to customer issues.We are looking for someone who is highly organized, resourceful, and comfortable operating with significant autonomy. The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, solving problems, and taking ownership of both scientific and operational outcomes. This position reports directly to the Bioinformatics Engineer and works closely with our broader science team.What You’ll DoManage day-to-day operations of Tiny Health's bioinformatics pipelineTrack samples from when the data is delivered to final release of the resultsMonitor a cloud-based bioinformatics pipeline for failuresPerform standardized batch-level quality control analysesProvide computational support to the science and clinical research teams by generating datasets and performing short analysesWork closely with the customer support team to resolve issues affecting customersCollaborate with scientists, bioinformaticians, and external partners to advance research objectivesMaintain accurate records and documentationQualificationsRequiredBachelor's, Master's, or equivalent experience in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Microbiology or a related fieldExperience with bioinformatics pipelinesExperience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, R.Experience with AI toolsStrong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environmentPreferredExperience working with microbiome, microbial ecology, or metagenomics datasets particularly in humansExperience in the biotech industry, especially start-upsExperience with shotgun metagenomic bioinformatics workflowsExperience with SQL or other databasesExperience with AWS or other cloud platformsPrevious experience in a fast-paced startup environmentWork experience in DTC health/wellness companiesExperience working remotely, with proficiency in SlackSelf-directed, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguityHow we workA mission that actually pulls people inWe make the microbiome measurable and actionable at every life stage, and real people write in to say it's life-changing.Remote-first, real overlapOur FTEs are based in North America and work core hours from 9am–6pm CST, shiftable by up to two hours either way — start at 7am or 11am, wrap at 4pm or 8pm.Written first, huddle second, meet lastDefault to a clear Slack post, huddle when a thread stalls, and meet only to make a real decision.Fast, but never sloppyDo the two-month thing in two weeks, then check the work—shipping errors is rework, not speed.Shape what we build, not just how we build itThere's no playbook waiting for you, so write it—and bring the alternative, not just the objection.Day One mentalityFewer titles and layers; process is a guardrail where it counts, never the reason something didn't ship.No hidden agendasNumbers, misses, and feedback are shared openly and in real time, so you always know where you stand.High standards, genuinely fun peopleTake the work seriously and ourselves much less—high-performing and fun to be around is the hiring bar.Is this pace for you?Venture-scaled and on a steep trajectory, with intensity in spikes, fiercely protected flexibility, and faster growth than anywhere else.Our ValuesLearn Fast, Get Better - Find the root cause, not just the fix, and get better every timeBe Relentlessly Resourceful - Dig for the answer, move fast, and know when to ask for helpAct Like an Owner, Be Hungry to Win - Act like it’s your company, and do whatever it takes to winAct with Honesty and Empathy - Say what’s true, and say it with careDelight People by Anticipating Their Needs - Solve the problem, then get two steps ahead of it
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