What we’re looking for:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Bioinformatics Developer to support the development of our technology. The developer will drive technology development forward by working closely with wet lab scientists to support the development and improvement of laboratory protocols.
Why join us?
This is a ground-floor opportunity to join a well-funded startup and enable breakthroughs on the cutting edge of genetics and medicine. ReadCoor is creating a new type of biological data that combines microscopy and gene sequencing to provide high-precision, three-dimensional localization of biomolecules within complex samples.
Responsibilities:
● Collaborate with molecular biologists in designing and analyzing technology development experiments
● Develop code to design primers and other nucleotide sequences to meet complex biological requirements
● Develop quality assessment metrics to quantify the success or failure of protocols
● Create and run standard bioinformatics pipelines and analyses on NGS data to support and validate the experiments
● Analyze experimental results and perform ad hoc analyses as needed
● Collaborate with senior developers to move prototype code and analyses into production level code and a customer facing product
Required Qualifications:
● BA or MSc degree in Bioinformatics or Computer Science, Physics, or a related field or equivalent experience
● Demonstrated ability to write clear, high-quality code, preferably in Python
● Strong attention to detail and organization
● Desire to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Preferred Qualifications:
● Standard bioinformatics software and file formats for sequencing data (e.g. BWA, VCF) knowledge
● Primer design proficiency
● Cloud computing services (e.g. AWS), pipeline software (Nextflow) workflow
● Experience processing imaging, microscopy, or sequencing data
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US
EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Readcoor, Inc. is committed to building a culturally diverse team and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.
Note to Employment Agencies: The company will not be responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited. Thank you!