Research Associate, Computational Biology Specialist

1 month ago


Sunnyvale, California, United States Willow Biosciences Full time
About Willow Biosciences

We are a synthetic biology company that develops biobased processes for production of ingredients in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and consumer care sectors. Our FutureGrownTM and BioOxiTM platforms aim to revolutionize industrial manufacturing of pure, consistent, and sustainable ingredients with sustainability at their core. Our fully integrated bio-based processes are more sustainable, secure, and cost-effective than traditional extraction or chemical synthesis routes and typically provide products of higher purity and yield.

Mission, Values and Beliefs

We are committed to bringing high-purity compounds to market through scalable and cost-effective bio-based processes. We work hard, we are serious about what we do, and we like to have fun while we are at it.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated individual to support our multidisciplinary team engaged in enzyme and strain engineering. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in data management, and cloud computing, with a foundational knowledge of biology. This role will focus on maintaining and enhancing our PostgreSQL data warehouse, managing our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and modernizing our computational infrastructure by transitioning to the cloud. Previous experience working with scientists is essential as you will be collaborating closely with our laboratory personnel to understand, interpret, integrate, and develop bioinformatic analyses in multiple contexts. A strong desire to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, collaborative environment is necessary.

Responsibilities
  • Data Analysis and Visualization: Collaborate with scientists to develop apps and other tools which will provide scientists with the ability to easily view and integrate data from multiple sources.
  • LIMS System Maintenance: Oversee the operation and maintenance of our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), including troubleshooting and resolving issues.
  • Technical Support: Provide technical support to scientists and other team members, assisting with data retrieval, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to develop algorithms, models, and computational workflows to analyze large amounts of data.
Requirements
  • Experience with Python and R programming.
  • Experience in developing and/or maintaining applications for graphical user interface (GUI) querying of SQL databases.
  • Demonstrated independent bioinformatic or data science project work preferably within the biotechnology industry.
  • Knowledge of best practices for collaborative software development (version control systems, test-driven development, and good documentation habits).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with scripting for automation equipment, including developing and maintaining scripts to interface with laboratory automation systems.
  • Strong proficiency with relational database management systems.
  • Proficiency with cloud computing & infrastructure, especially AWS.
  • Experience with machine learning and statistical modelling for biological data.
  • Knowledge of good experimental design & statistical analysis in R, Python, and JMP.
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting.
  • Experience with molecular biology methods and concepts.
Benefits
  • Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental.
  • Vacation + Paid Holidays.
  • Life / AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance.
  • 401k.


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