Biocurator

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Velsera

India, Maharashtra Full-Time On-site

Posted 2 days ago • Apply by June 7, 2026

Job Description

About Velsera

Medicine moves too slow. At Velsera, we are changing that.

Velsera was formed in 2023 through the shared vision of Seven Bridges and Pierian, with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.

Velsera provides software and professional services for:

AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development
IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval
Clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption

With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our teams located in different countries!

What will you do?

Technical/Scientific
Comprehend (analyze, conclude) scientific content/clinical studies from different sources such as clinical practice guidelines, drug labels, clinical trials, research articles, reviews, case reports published in cancer and curate clinically significant data
Associate clinical/scientific evidence in a holistic manner to fulfil curation requests such as clinical inferences and write them as rules
Demonstrate clear understanding of the product and end-to-end workflow for the given KB team
Screening, Curation strategies (all complexity), Review (if trained as reviewer)
How rule engine works, how predicates are written
How the curated data is used downstream and how it impacts patient care
Contribute to designing workflow for new curation strategy or extrapolate existing curation strategies to a similar new scenario
Contribute to designing SOPs &/or Work Instruction (WI) generation - ability to present and defend ideas in team or CCC meetings
Identify potential risks of process, project or design, and report deviation from SOP or WI
Open to self-training and exploring new technologies
Communications
Should be able to communicate issues within team or across teams with clear background understanding to achieve outcome or conclusions
Initiate or engage in clear communication (slack, email, and verbal) regarding any blockers/issues with team members, follow-up and conclude
Ability to develop documentation, PowerPoint presentations, flowcharts, diagrams etc. to communicate technical solutions
Operations
Follow/execute daily/weekly tasks till completion based on SOP with ownership and responsibility
Self QC of work - demonstrate a high standard with each deliverable
Commitment to delivery of day-to-day tasks and projects involved as per the project timelines -- with little supervision from senior team members or team lead
Should demonstrate clear alignment with the team's release plan
Content documentation - document content related approach in scientific and methodical manner
Should demonstrate clear alignment with the team's release plan
Content documentation - document content related approach in scientific and methodical manner
Manage different types of complexities in the workflow
Trainings: Design, document and execute existing or revised training workflows and conduct trainings as per SOP/WI
Demonstrate niche' expertise where you are the go-to person for specific activities, training etc
Stay up to date on product and process training required to create quality deliverables at each phase of product life cycle
Ensure compliance with SDLC and QMS processes defined at organization level to meet quality goals
Demonstrate strong adherence to Velsera core values

Requirements

What do you bring to the table?

PhD in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, or an equivalent with 3+ years of postdoc or work experience OR
Master's degree in molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, or biochemistry with 3+ years of work experience
Genetic and molecular understanding of human disease
Good understanding of genomic databases and their annotations (For example: GenBank, RefSeq, dbSNP etc.)
Basic understanding of cancer biology and signaling pathways
An understanding of bioinformatics analysis to identify variants within genomic data sets is desirable
Proficiency in communicating and understanding of genetic variant details
An enthusiastic "can-do" mentality with leadership skills, a resolute team-worker, having good verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience as an experimental scientist in applied science or hands-on experience in oncogenomic diagnostic laboratories is a big plus
Experience with open-source bioinformatics tools and publicly available variant databases is a plus
Personal initiative and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Flexible Work & Time Off - Embrace hybrid work models and enjoy the freedom of unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance
Health & Well-being - Access comprehensive group medical and life insurance coverage, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support
Growth & Learning - Fuel your professional journey with continuous learning and development programs designed to help you upskill and grow
Recognition & Rewards - Get recognized for your contributions through structured reward programs and campaigns
Engaging & Fun Work Culture - Experience a vibrant workplace with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities that make every workday enjoyable
& Many More..