Job Description

SCIENTIST/SENIOR SCIENTIST, BIOINFORMATICS PROGRAMMER

CATALOG is a well-funded startup that is changing the way the world stores and computes on data, using synthetic DNA. Utilizing DNA to write, store, read, and compute on data requires cutting-edge technologies for DNA sequencing and state-of-the-art analyses of the resulting data. Join us as grow our team to build CATALOG’s DNA-based data storage and computation platform.

YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT:

• Building new tools and technologies with DNA and sequencing
• Joining a supportive and collegial team with a growth mindset
• Teaching and learning from colleagues of diverse backgrounds
• Wearing lots of hats as we pioneer the future of DNA-based data storage and computation

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop and validate custom NGS processing and analysis pipelines for reading and computing on data stored in DNA
• Own and optimize the decoding pipeline that translates sequencing reads to the original data
• Collaborate with molecular biology and hardware teams to run and implement changes to our end-to-end platform
• Analyze data, present findings, and make recommendations to internal and external stakeholders as the bioinformatics subject matter expert
• Publish peer-reviewed articles and file patents on our team’s achievements and ideas

REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS:

• Creative and proactive problem solver
• Dependable team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment

IDEAL BACKGROUND:

• PhD or MS in bioinformatics, computer science, computational biology, genomics, or a related field
• Experience in the development of novel methods for NGS data analysis is a must
• Advanced skills in multiple high-level programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, R) and biostatistics
• Demonstrated experience in technology development with ambitious timelines and deliverables
• Past experience with wet lab molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR/qPCR, DNA assembly methods, sequencing library preparation) is preferred

A CAREER AT CATALOG WILL CHALLENGE YOU TO THINK CRITICALLY AND WORK CREATIVELY IN ORDER TO CONQUER NEW PROBLEMS IN AN UNEXPLORED AND GROUNDBREAKING FIELD. TO DO THIS, WE MUST BUILD AN INCLUSIVE TEAM WITH DIFFERENT POINTS OF VIEW. CATALOG SUPPORTS AND CELEBRATES DIVERSITY IN OUR WORKFORCE. WE PROVIDE COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES AND BENEFITS INCLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE, 401(K) WITH COMPANY MATCHING, AND SIGN - ON BONUS.

TO APPLY Please use the link below:

https://catalogdna.wufoo.com/forms/z11yghhy1bqbnzw/

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Company Description

CATALOG (www.catalogdna.com) is a start-up focused on building the world's first DNA storage and compute platform. A career at CATALOG will challenge you to work independently, think critically, and conquer new problems in an unexplored and groundbreaking field. To do this, we believe in building an inclusive team with different points of view. CATALOG supports and celebrates diversity in our workforce. Competitive Benefits package also provided to all employees. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. TO APPLY Please use the link below: https://catalogdna.wufoo.com/forms/z11yghhy1bqbnzw/