Boost Biomes
Bioinformatics Scientist
Boost Biomes, Brisbane, California, United States, 94005
[Full Time] Bioinformatics Scientist at Boost Biomes (United States)Bioinformatics Scientist
Boost Biomes United StatesDate Posted: 10 Jan, 2023Work Location: Brisbane, CA, United StatesSalary Offered: $100000 — $250000 yearlyJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 3+ yearsRemote Work: YesVacancies: 1 availableCompany Overview : Boost Biomes is using powerful social networks among microbes to provide novel, sustainable solutions to feed people via applications in food and agriculture. Our technology differentiator is the development of a causal understanding of microbial interactions powerful enough to allow the rational construction of designer functional consortia.The Role : We are looking for a bioinformatician to develop our pipeline infrastructure. With extensive DNA sequence data generated using a proprietary approach, the incumbent will manage our bioinformatic pipeline. A key output will be to automate the generation of interaction maps. The incumbent will work closely with our data engineer, outsourced software engineers, and colleagues who generate the DNA sequence data in the lab.Required Skills :Deep understanding of microbiome data and NGS assays, including handling large datasets and analysis, and familiarity with the standard toolchains.Knowledge of microbiology, microbial ecology and/or host/microbial interactions and experience working with large genomics datasets.Strong experience programming in R and Python, Snakemake is a plus.Experience in establishing and maintaining a cloud-based computational pipeline, preferably through AWS and Git version control.Command of Unix environment and shell scripting.Familiarity operating Solvuu and Snakemake helpful; experience with rebuilding Snakemake pipelines in NextFlow desirable, as well as transfer from Solvuu to AWS.Experience running advanced computational biology projects to extract actionable information from biological data.Knowledge of project management and effective time management.Excellent communication skills required.Ph.D. or Masters in Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences (Ecology, Microbiology), Genetics, Genomics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.Industry experience required.About Boost Biomes
Company Size:
11 - 50 People
Country:
United States
Company Status:
Actively Hiring.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Boost Biomes United StatesDate Posted: 10 Jan, 2023Work Location: Brisbane, CA, United StatesSalary Offered: $100000 — $250000 yearlyJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 3+ yearsRemote Work: YesVacancies: 1 availableCompany Overview : Boost Biomes is using powerful social networks among microbes to provide novel, sustainable solutions to feed people via applications in food and agriculture. Our technology differentiator is the development of a causal understanding of microbial interactions powerful enough to allow the rational construction of designer functional consortia.The Role : We are looking for a bioinformatician to develop our pipeline infrastructure. With extensive DNA sequence data generated using a proprietary approach, the incumbent will manage our bioinformatic pipeline. A key output will be to automate the generation of interaction maps. The incumbent will work closely with our data engineer, outsourced software engineers, and colleagues who generate the DNA sequence data in the lab.Required Skills :Deep understanding of microbiome data and NGS assays, including handling large datasets and analysis, and familiarity with the standard toolchains.Knowledge of microbiology, microbial ecology and/or host/microbial interactions and experience working with large genomics datasets.Strong experience programming in R and Python, Snakemake is a plus.Experience in establishing and maintaining a cloud-based computational pipeline, preferably through AWS and Git version control.Command of Unix environment and shell scripting.Familiarity operating Solvuu and Snakemake helpful; experience with rebuilding Snakemake pipelines in NextFlow desirable, as well as transfer from Solvuu to AWS.Experience running advanced computational biology projects to extract actionable information from biological data.Knowledge of project management and effective time management.Excellent communication skills required.Ph.D. or Masters in Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences (Ecology, Microbiology), Genetics, Genomics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.Industry experience required.About Boost Biomes
Company Size:
11 - 50 People
Country:
United States
Company Status:
Actively Hiring.#J-18808-Ljbffr