Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

East Bay, CA - Temporarily Remote

$150,000 - $160,000

Are you an experienced bioinformatician looking for the next step in your career development? We are partnering with one of the biggest names in the biotech industry, who are looking for an experienced Python programmer to assist in the developing and manufacturing of some of the most advanced healthcare products on the market. You would be leading the data management and analysis to spearhead numerous projects related to PCR assay design. This opportunity would provide the stability of a well-established biotech company while allowing the person to join a smaller digital biology team that operates independently.

THE ROLE:

• Develop, improve and maintain the Python coding base for the company's user-facing pipelines for assay design projects
• Work closely with the molecular biologists to design assays for PCR applications, as well as leading efforts in data analysis
• Provide custom assay design solutions as needed for internal applications
• Engage with project teams to present findings and provide supporting evidence as needed
• Evaluate and improve existing assays and data analysis pipelines

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• PhD or MS in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
• Extensive experience designing PCR assays for DNA/RNA detection and quantification
• Deep working knowledge of Python programming, especially related to object-relational mappers
• Database and/or cloud-based experience (i.e. mySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS)
• Solid understanding of cancer genomics

THE BENEFITS:

• $150,000 - $160,000 base salary
• Extensive benefits package and rewarding bonus structure
• Employee-sponsored 401k and generous PTO
• And more!

HOW TO APPLY:

Please register your interest by sending an updated CV/resume to the email address jacksonroberts@harnham