Job Description:
2PG Biochemistry department is seeking an experienced NGS data analyst to support oncology assay development. Candidate will report to senior management and work closely with scientists, clinicians, and engineers to develop novel assays for our solid-state nanopore sensing platform. Strong desire to work well in a rapid-pace startup environment essential. Qualifications:
Additional Info:
Company Introduction: Located in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA just blocks from the beach, Two Pore Guys, Inc. is a startup devoted to the design and manufacture of next-generation Nanopore molecular diagnostics devices. Our mission is to make a digital, hand-held, testing platform that's as accurate as medical lab equipment, but is as inexpensive and easy to use as a blood glucose monitor. We are on the cutting edge of next-generation diagnostic technology and offer a fascinating and fun place to work with competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on technologies that have the potential to make a world-wide impact! Two Pore Guys has created a digital, hand-held, single molecule biosensor that rivals the sensitivity of expensive medical lab equipment, yet is as inexpensive and easy to use as a blood glucose monitor. http://twoporeguys.com/videos/[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
2PG Biochemistry department is seeking an experienced NGS data analyst to support oncology assay development. Candidate will report to senior management and work closely with scientists, clinicians, and engineers to develop novel assays for our solid-state nanopore sensing platform. Strong desire to work well in a rapid-pace startup environment essential. Qualifications:
- BS, MS, or PhD in Molecular Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum 2 years full-time experience with NGS data analysis required (e.g. WGS, WES, RNA-seq) in an academic or industry setting
- Comprehensive knowledge of NGS workflow including sample prep, enrichment, library prep & QC, NGS platforms, and data analysis
- Proficiency in basic programming and statistical analysis (e.g. Python and R)
- Hands-on experience with design, troubleshooting, and implementation of targeted sequencing, microarray, qPCR or digital PCR assays.
- Ability to communicate effectively and frequently with team members and support staff across disciplines and experience level.
- Strong desire to work well in a rapid-pace startup environment.
- Perform basic sequence alignments, apply statistical methodologies in support of variant calling, QC, and data inter-comparability.
- Develop custom analytical tools to guide multiplex target selection and multiplex assay development.
- Collaborate with R&D scientists, research associates and engineers on the design, proper testing, and interpret data
- Collaborate with partners and research institutes to manage data acquisition, processing, transmission and storage with institutional and private partners
- Work with public -omics databases (e.g. IGSR, TCGA, IGSR, EGA)
- Present summaries of project goals, methods, technologies, and results to audience of biochemists and engineers
- Be curious, anticipate needs, strive to improve the status quo
- Perform basic sequence alignments, apply statistical methodologies in support of variant calling, QC, and data inter-comparability.
- Develop custom analytical tools to guide multiplex target selection and multiplex assay development.
- Collaborate with R&D scientists, research associates and engineers on the design, proper testing, and interpret data
- Collaborate with partners and research institutes to manage data acquisition, processing, transmission and storage with institutional and private partners
- Work with public -omics databases (e.g. IGSR, TCGA, IGSR, EGA)
- Present summaries of project goals, methods, technologies, and results to audience of biochemists and engineers
- Be curious, anticipate needs, strive to improve the status quo
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Microarray
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in R
- RNA-seq
- Statistics
Areas :
Additional Info:
Company Introduction: Located in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA just blocks from the beach, Two Pore Guys, Inc. is a startup devoted to the design and manufacture of next-generation Nanopore molecular diagnostics devices. Our mission is to make a digital, hand-held, testing platform that's as accurate as medical lab equipment, but is as inexpensive and easy to use as a blood glucose monitor. We are on the cutting edge of next-generation diagnostic technology and offer a fascinating and fun place to work with competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on technologies that have the potential to make a world-wide impact! Two Pore Guys has created a digital, hand-held, single molecule biosensor that rivals the sensitivity of expensive medical lab equipment, yet is as inexpensive and easy to use as a blood glucose monitor. http://twoporeguys.com/videos/[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]