Bioinformatics Scientist II

almost 3 years ago
Full time role
Berkeley, CA, US... more
Berkeley, CA, US... more

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About Pivot Bio:

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops. We are dedicated to providing new sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on OneZero or CNN.

Position: Bioinformatics Scientist II

Preferred location: Pivot Bio headquarters in Berkeley, CA.

Description:

Pivot Bio is looking for a Bioinformatics Scientist skilled in processing and analyzing high-throughput sequencing dat a , with a special focus on leveraging transcriptomic datasets for both plants and microbes . The preferred candidate will have dedicated experience with state-of-the-art approaches for RNA-seq pipelines, including experimental design , statistical analysis, and at least a working knowledge of molecular biology approaches to library development. Beyond ownership of our transcriptomic pipelines, t he candidate will aid in developing, improving, running, and managing our suite of bioinformatics pipelines, as well as working closely with the software engineering team for managing bioinformatics data and cloud computing resources . Additionally, the ideal candidate will be comfortable interfacing with bench scientists and non-technical personnel on a variety of projects , communicating complex datasets and findings in a clear, understandable , and actionable manner. This role will be located within our Scientific Computing team, an interdisciplinary group of bioinformaticians , software engineers, and data scientists.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain core transcriptomics bioinformatics pipeline s .
  • Have a sophisticated understanding of the scientific applications and limitations of NGS transcriptomic datasets.
  • Work with plant scientists , microbiologists, and agronomists to design and execute powered experiments to answer qu estions about gene expression.
  • Analyze datasets quickly and conclusively to enable rapid decision-making in product development.
  • Work with other bioinformatics/biostatistics personnel to triage sequencing data requests and provide consultation for various projects.
  • Train and mentor junior researchers on running bioinformatics pipelines and basic data analysis .
  • Stay current with computational tools/sequencing methodolog ies, identifying gaps and needs in Pivot’s R&D pipeline.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • PhD in biological sciences with coursework and /or research experience in bioinformatics .
  • 3+ years of relevant experience working with transcriptomic datasets
  • Strong computational skills, including proficiency in Unix-like systems, virtual environments/Docker, git, documenting code, etc.
  • Experience writing start-to-finish bioinformatic pipelines using Nextflow (preferred) , Snakemake , or a similar tool.
  • Experience buil ding web-based applications for viewing and interacting with bioinformatics data, preferably using Django.
  • Experience using cloud computing or scientific computing clusters.
  • Expertise writing scripts in Python (preferred) or R .
  • Comfortable using APIs and SQL to query and interact with relational databases.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills , including demonstrable competency in data visualization.

Preferred:

  • Experience in agriculture or plant-microbe interactions , preferably in an industry setting


Must be authorized to work in the United States

What we offer: What we offer:

  • Competitive package in a disruptive startup
  • Stock options
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
  • Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability policies
  • Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
  • 401(k) plan, 3% Match
  • Commuter benefits
  • Annual Training & Development support
  • Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
  • Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team

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