Bioinformatician – Microarray Specialist

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Job date: 2017-10-22
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Company : 23andMe 

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Job Description:
Join 23andMe in our mission is to be the world's trusted source of personal genetic information. We are seeking an outstanding Bioinformatician who wants to challenge and push the boundaries of technology and science.

Work on the largest research database of microarray genotype data in the world. Design and optimize content for 23andMe’s genotyping platform. Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to satisfy both consumer product and research content applications.

What you'll do:

  • Coordinate the design and delivery of microarray content through a complex manufacturing process
  • Ensure the continuity of microarray performance over time
  • Analyze historical data to identify probe quality issues and solutions
  • Develop new algorithms and employ machine learning to improve the scope and accuracy of 23andMe’s genotyping platform
  • Work with operations, regulatory, and quality teams to demonstrate and maintain the analytical validity of our assay
  • Collaborate with top-tier researchers and data scientists
What you'll bring:
  • PhD in Bioinformatics or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
  • Minimum of 3 years postgraduate industry experience
  • Expert knowledge of Illumina microarray genotyping technologies
  • Proficiency with Python programming language
  • Strong working knowledge of statistics and experimental design


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Mountain View, CA, United States

Who we are:

Since 2006, 23andMe’s mission has been to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. We are a group of passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to help turn genetic insight into better health and personal understanding.

About Us:

23andMe, Inc. is the leading personal genetics company. Our mission is to help people access, understand and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has over 2 million customers worldwide with ~85 percent consented to participate in research. 23andMe is located in Mountain View, CA. More information is available at www.23andMe.com.

At 23andMe we value a diverse, inclusive work force and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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