Bioinformatics Specialist

1 week ago

Carlsbad, United States Protillion Biosciences Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Bioinformatics Scientist to join our innovative team at Protillion Biosciences. Our dynamic and collaborative work environment is dedicated to pioneering a revolutionary high-throughput system for drug development.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing computational pipelines that support our high-throughput drug development system. Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and implementing computational pipelines using Nextflow.
  • Developing data visualization tools to support drug development R&D.
  • Creating software solutions for reagent management and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
  • Architecting and implementing systems to track data and metadata throughout our workflow.
  • Integrating and managing data using MongoDB.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver bioinformatics solutions.
  • Troubleshooting and optimizing existing pipelines to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
  • Staying current with the latest bioinformatics tools and technologies to continuously improve our processes.
  • Contributing to the discovery of novel therapeutics.
  • Utilizing GitHub for version control, code collaboration, and project management.

Requirements:

  • Expert proficiency in at least 1 scriptable coding language such as Python, R, C++, or Java.
  • Experience with Nextflow and Groovy for bioinformatic workflow management.
  • Strong knowledge of data visualization techniques and tools.
  • Experience with MongoDB or similar database management of large data.
  • Experience with GitHub for version control and production caliber code.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment & cross-disciplinary team.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience with high-throughput data analysis.
  • Experience with biological data and methods.

Preferred Experience:

  • Domain knowledge in immunology and antibody engineering.
  • Machine learning experience.
  • Image processing experience.

Compensation Range: $100,000/yr-150,000/yr

On-Site Protocol: Recruiting candidates within a 1hr commute of Carlsbad, CA for a nominally in-person position with a great team.