Job Description

BIOINFORMATICS ASSOCIATE

SUMMARY/CONTRIBUTION OF POSITION

Zymo Research is seeking a Bioinformatics Associate to join our Bioinformatics team. The qualified individual will play a key role in building, maintaining, and executing data-analysis pipelines for Next-Generation Sequencing methods to support Zymo Research’s global product strategy.

If you are passionate about helping people in advancing science and working with awesome teams in a fast-growing company, we want you!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Build and maintain NGS pipelines in the cloud using state-of-the-art software and systems.

2. High-throughput execution of NGS pipelines.

3. Develop code to deliver customized genomics data visualization and analysis.

4. Collaborate with R&D personnel and scientists on cutting-edge projects.

5. Employ best-practices for source control, statistical accuracy, documentation, and reproducibility.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responses to customer inquiries and technical questions.

2. Work closely with internal subject matter experts on NGS bioinformatics related technical details.

3. Project presentations to internal teams and external partners.

BIOINFORMATICS ASSOCIATE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Holds a master or bachelor's degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline. Experience may substitute for education.

2. 1 to 3 or more years of work experience in the field of bioinformatics, NGS data analysis and/or information sciences.

3. Must have experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and running/scripting applications from the command line.

4. Strong programming skills in the Python and R programming languages.

5. Familiarity with Amazon Web Services EC2 and S3, pipeline/workflow building languages, Methyl-seq (epigenomics), and RNA-Seq (transcriptomics) is a plus.

6. Ability to simultaneously manage and execute multiple projects.

7. Demonstrable best-practices for code documentation and revision control.

8. Demonstrate clear verbal & written communicate skills.

9. Well-developed people skills are highly desirable.

Company Description

Larry Jia, M.D., founded Zymo Research Corporation in 1994. With humble beginnings, he started manufacturing the first DNA/RNA extraction and purification products for E. coli and yeast out of a garage in Orange, California. Today, Zymo Research is a multi-million dollar company with its headquarters based in Irvine, California. In addition to its California headquarters, Zymo Research has two international branches located in Freiburg, Germany and Beijing, China. The company's DNA and RNA extraction kits are used mainly by academic and biopharmaceutical scientists, who need to isolate and purify DNA/RNA from tissue, blood or serum samples. Zymo Research is also known for its epigenetics line of products used in DNA methylation detection and quantitation. They carved out a niche in this market by being an early adopter in the field of epigenetics and by offering a high-quality product. They are considered the leader in this market space. One of the keys to Zymo's success in the past 25 years has been their ability to listen to their customers and react quickly. Their tagline "The Beauty of Science is to Make Things Simple" is a mantra that is reflected in every one of their products. From epigenetics to RNA/DNA isolation, each product is designed to be both simple in use and robust in its performance. Inside Zymo Research Zymo Research's core beliefs are based on innovation, quality, and customer service. These three paradigms are ingrained in their company culture. They believe their products are the most reliable and uphold to the highest standards of quality in the industry as evidenced by their ISO 9001 certification. They have also received Frost & Sullivan's Best Practices Award for Leadership in Epigenetics Product Quality. OUR MISSION To provide the most reliable, innovative, and valuable biomedical tools and services to our customers through research and strategic development. OUR VISION To have a positive impact in the biomedical field and to contribute to the greater good of humanity. GOLDEN RULE " Treat others as you would like to be treated " . We strongly believe this principle dictates teamwork and open communication.