Software Engineer / Data Scientist

Job ID: 300103361
Job date: 2017-05-23
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Company : BioCeryx 

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Role : Technician 


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Job Description:
The successful candidate will use methods for genomic sequence analysis to support target selection and probe design for BioCeryx’s targeted sequence analysis platform. In collaboration with laboratory scientists, you will build an integrated pipeline for the iterative analysis of experiments to advance the development of novel molecular diagnostic assays on BioCeryx’s proprietary microfluidic platform. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with developing analysis capabilities for complex molecular biology assays.

Responsibilities:

● Data processing and analysis of NGS and microarray data from development experiments

●Development and maintenance of data analysis pipelines and infrastructure to support rapid iterative experimental analysis of NGS and microarray data

● Preparation and presentation of results to internal scientists, external collaborators, and management

Qualifications:

● MS or PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, statistics, or similar field

● Experience with NGS data analysis, nucleic acid probe and primer design, and/or microarray data analysis

● Experience working with and analyzing data from public biological sequence databases

● Strong proficiency with some combination of Python (NumPy/SciPy), C/C++ and R.

● Familiarity with advanced machine learning methods and rigorous statistical analysis is a plus


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Additional Info:
The promise of precision medicine will not be achieved until complex genomic testing is widely accessible. BioCeryx’s mission is to make molecular diagnostics accessible and affordable. Our proprietary microfluidic platform enables automated sample-to-answer molecular diagnostics solutions. BioCeryx is founder-led, and offers a dynamic start-up environment with a close-knit team of highly-skilled, mission-driven colleagues with diverse expertise in engineering, molecular biology, computer science, and data science. We seek colleagues who are inspired to push the boundaries of genomic medicine, and who excel at identifying innovative solutions to challenging problems.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package, including excellent salary, equity and benefits components. Benefits include medical, dental, vision. We offer a challenging and dynamic work environment, mission-driven colleagues, and the ability to make an impact. Our Menlo Park office is centrally located and within walking distance from Caltrain.

BioCeryx operates at the interface of data science, genomics, and engineering. This provides continuous opportunities for our team members to learn from one another. Our diverse team is made up of highly motivated individuals who have been given the autonomy to achieve their goals. We count on our team members to establish and work towards common goals, to be inquisitive, challenge conventional wisdom, to take chances and learn from mistakes.

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