Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, NGS Pipelines
Encodia, Inc., United States
Job Description
Encodia is a proteomics platform company developing a new generation of single-molecule protein analysis tools. Our goal is to make proteome analysis easy and ubiquitous by converting peptide sequences into DNA barcode libraries that can be read by a DNA sequencer, providing a path to breakthrough proteomics research at scale. We are seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist with extensive experience developing and managing next generation sequencing (NGS) analysis pipelines in a production environment. The ability to adapt analysis to rapidly evolving experimental protocols with flexible and extensible solutions is required. Additionally, experience analyzing complex biological data and communicating results and conclusions to diverse scientific audiences is required. Strong Python coding skills and problem solving ability are essential. Machine learning experience is desirable. This is a key role with major impact and visibility across the company.
Requirements
What You Bring to This Role
- PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years relevant industry experience
- Expert in NGS data processing and data analysis
- Expert Python programmer for analytics and visualization
- Experience with pipeline workflow systems (e.g., Snakemake, Nextflow)
- Experience analyzing large scale data with statistical methods
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with and support multiple groups across the organization
Your Responsibilities
- Developing and managing production NGS analysis pipelines that run on a Linux cluster
- Writing novel bioinformatics algorithms to analyze proprietary NGS data
- Using probabilistic and statistical methods and developing algorithms to decode proteomic signals
- Establishing disciplined coding and data management practices including source control, code review, automated testing and deployment, databases
- Collaborating across departments to identify and address analytical needs
Highly Desirable
- Experience using and configuring cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Experience training machine learning models
- Experience working in a rapidly growing technology startup
Benefits
Encodia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive and comprehensive employee benefits package including medical plans, dental insurance, vision plans, LTD, wellness reimbursement plan, flexible paid time off (PTO), and a stock plan.
Compensation: $137,500 - $ 213,000/year. While compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role
We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Don't meet every single requirement?
At Encodia, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this opportunity but you don't check all the boxes in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the person we are looking for.