Bioinformatics / Computational Biology Analyst / Data Scientist

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Job date: 2018-06-20
End Date: 2018-08-19

Company : Inari Agriculture 

Country : United States 

Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
We are looking for a Bioinformatics Analyst to join our growing Computational Biology and Informatics team and help us expand our biological data generation, analytical, and computational capabilities. The role will be based at the company headquarters in Cambridge, MA.

Your responsibilities …

  • Work with senior bioinformatic and other scientists to deliver high quality, high-throughput data and analyses to advance Inari product concepts and technologies.
  • Interact with wet-lab bench scientists and deliver bioinformatics analyses to end users
  • Build and maintain custom informatics pipelines and reports to support new scientific initiatives.
  • Help analyze, track, and report on overall pipeline capacity, making recommendations for where and how we can improve.
  • Proactively fill in the gaps and adapt to change in a fast paced, dynamic research environment - there is always something that needs to be done.
You should have …
  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Statistics Biology, Plant Breeding, Genetics, or other relevant scientific field
  • Experience with data science tools {Python, R, and/or Scala}, software development / programming practices and computational infrastructure
  • Understanding of molecular biology and bioinformatics concepts, processes, and tools
  • Ability to rapidly summarize data, communicate results, and act quickly and efficiently
  • Ability to teach concepts or explain your work to a wide variety of audiences
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and handle ambiguity gracefully
Bonus qualifications…
  • Experience working with any of the following: AWS, Docker, Git, Benchling, web development, Agile methodologies, microservices, APIs
  • Experience implementing and managing lab automation efforts including automated liquid handling as well as the software and lab processes required to support.
  • Previous experience working with plant genomic data is a plus, but not required.
  • Previous experience with compiled languages like Java or C.


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Inari Agriculture: Bioinformatics / Computational Biology Analyst / Data Scientist

Inari Agriculture is a well funded modern plant genomics startup backed by Flagship Pioneering. We are combining novel molecular techniques and genomics to develop crops which are better for our planet, easier to grow, and healthier to eat. We have deep expertise in agriculture, plant genetics, and software engineering. Inari is based in Cambridge, MA and looking for world class talent who want to help us redefine the future of agriculture. If that is you, please get in touch!

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