Lead Bioinformatics Scientist, NGS
Profluent · Emeryville, CA · 4 mo ago
HybridAnalyst$160k–$230k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead design and implementation of scalable NGS analysis pipelines supporting gene editing and protein engineering workflows
- Develop clear, intuitive visualizations and reports to communicate sequencing results and biological insights
- Manage cloud-based compute environments and data systems for large-scale datasets
- Partner with biology teams to analyze results, troubleshoot, and optimize experimental design
- Collaborate with machine learning teams to curate data for model training
- Establish best practices for code review, testing, and CI/CD in computational workflows
- Mentor junior scientists and foster a culture of rigor, reproducibility, and innovation
Qualifications
- PhD or MS in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
- 5+ years of experience analyzing NGS datasets (e.g., amplicon sequencing, high-throughput editing, or screening experiments)
- Strong programming skills in Python (pandas, numpy, biopython, etc.)
- Expertise with workflow orchestration tools (Nextflow, Snakemake) and cloud environments (GCP, AWS)
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and scalable compute infrastructure
- Deep understanding of Linux, git-based version control, and software engineering best practices
- Proven ability to transform complex sequencing data into actionable biological insights
Pay
$160,000 - $230,000 USD
Schedule
Full-time
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance
- Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance
Company Information
- Founded in 2022
- Based in Emeryville, CA
- Backed by leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Bezos Expeditions, Spark Capital, Insight Partners, Air Street Capital, AIX Ventures, and Convergent Ventures
- Raised over $150M to date