DropGenie envisions gene editing at the click of a button. We build connected hardware that bridges the digital and biological, to accelerate the pace of discovery through the generation of standardized, compatible scientific information. We equip scientists with a way to produce precisely modified cell lines on demand, through a platform that helps to make smart reagent choices and designs, executes tightly monitored experiments, and performs downstream analysis. Ultimately we're leveraging a global network of geniuses to produce high quality data that has the power to channel the right therapeutic candidates down the drug pipeline and to the right patients. You can learn more about our technology here. DropGenie is a dynamic startup and successful candidates will flourish in a fast-paced environment.

Currently, we are seeking a Bioinformatician to build analytical pipelines for genomic data from mammalian samples. You will responsible of building and curating a scalable bioinformatics platform for DropGenie, fit for large-scale computation.

What you'll do

• Design and implement core computational strategies to support the bioinformatic needs of the company
• Develop specifications, write and review code, and produce documentation for NGS sequence analysis in a variety of applications
• Provide design and coding for data input and output along with other mechanisms to integrate computation, data storage and analysis.
• Build bioinformatic analysis tools (using R/Python) and databases using SQL
• Work closely with research scientists to identify computational requirements of various assays and discover more sophisticated descriptions of sequencing data and genomic variations.
• Create scientifically rigorous visualizations, communications, and presentations of results for a wider audience

About you

• MS in Bioinformatics or related field with at least 5 years of industry experience or Ph.D. in Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field with 2+ years of industry experience
• Experience processing and analysing large amounts of genomic data, specifically in human and murine systems
• Experience and understanding of tools currently used for designing and analysing gene editing experiments and how we can improve them
• Fluent in Python, R, and comfortable in C++
• Familiarity with genomics software, algorithms and other tools, especially for NGS and Sanger Sequencing
• Familiarity with good programming practices and utilising version control system
• Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment
• Ability to summarise, visualise, and communicate findings to other stakeholders

Nice to have

• Previous experience working in a startup environment
• Experience with software development in a cloud environment (AWS, Docker)
• Familiarity with web development frameworks (e.g. Django)
• Some wet lab experience in basic molecular biology techniques
• Experience developing APIs

Direct applicants only. No agencies please.

Due to the stage of our company, we will be unable to apply for a visa for this role and will only accept candidates who are eligible to work in the US without the need for working visa. For Canadian citizens only, we are able to help navigate the visa application process.

At DropGenie, we believe that everyone has the ability to make an impact. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, military or veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please mention it in your outreach email.