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Job description
Job Summary:
Zymo Research is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Bioinformatics team! The successful candidate will play a key role in microbiome data analysis and in developing tools, pipelines and databases related to microbiome applications. The candidate will perform regular analyses of different bioinformatics pipelines, address bioinformatics support needs for customers and partners, and collaborate closely with other colleagues in developing microbiome/metagenomics applications.
As part of the Bioinformatics team, you will leverage your skills and familiarity with NGS-based cutting-edge data science methods in data collection, analysis and statistical modeling for exciting research and application projects!
Join us in making a meaningful impact!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Run bioinformatics pipelines or analyses and deliver reports to customers and partners. Provide support or training for report interpretation. Perform custom analysis with existing pipelines to fit different application needs.
Follow SOPs strictly when processing data from clinical partners.
Participate in bioinformatics research and development under the guidance of bioinformatics scientist in developing new microbiome pipelines or applications. Typical tasks include algorithm selection and optimization, database curation, AI function integration, report design, report scripting, and portal development.
Work closely with wet lab scientists to help troubleshoot microbiomic lab workflows.
Optimize existing pipelines to automate the workflow, reduce computational burden, shorten runtime, improve QC criteria, improve report graphics and UI, etc.
Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in data analysis and interpretation.
Employ best practices for source control, statistical accuracy, documentation, and reproducibility.
Education and Experience:
Holds a master’s or bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics or a related discipline. Bioinformatics or metagenomics data analysis experience may substitute for education.
Must have experience and passion in the field of bioinformatics, metagenomics, microbiomics and NGS data analysis.
Must have experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and running/scripting applications from the command line.
Proficient with scripting languages including Python and R.
Experience with HPC environments (SLURM) and/or Amazon Web Services EC2 and S3 is a plus.
Experience with nextflow is a plus.
Experience with AI coding assistant and AI workflows is a plus.
Demonstrable best practices for code documentation and revision control.
Demonstrate clear verbal & written communication skills.
Well-developed people skills are highly desirable.
About Us:
Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it’s DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we’d love to hear from you!
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:
The estimated base compensation range for this position is $75,000-95,000 at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.
Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages
EAP Sessions
Vacation Time plus Company Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Generous 401(K) with matching
Employee Referral Bonus
Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages
Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
Complimentary EV Charging
Cell phone stipend
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.
Location:
Onsite – 14762 Bentley Cir, Tustin, CA 92780
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Worksite address
tustin, CA, 92681, US
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