Bioinformatics Analyst

Centrilliontech; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity grants

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Centrillion Technologies in Palo Alto is seeking Bioinformatics Analysts to develop algorithms and pipelines for genomic data analysis and genotyping. You will benchmark tools and collaborate across biology, engineering and external researchers.

Two levels exist (BS or MS); the role emphasizes learning new methods, teamwork, and contributing to product development with potential bonuses and equity. Strong programming skills are required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science or other computational science.
• Knowledge about next generation sequencing (NGS), genotyping and other biotechnologies.
• Familiarity with NGS data analysis algorithms and tools/pipelines.
• Programming skills with C++, Python or Perl, R.
• Fast learner and willing to learn new skills and technologies.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and tools/pipelines for data analysis on new genome sequencing data and genotyping data.
• Benchmark analytical algorithms, tools and pipelines and support product development.
• Collaborate with molecular biologists, manufacturing, engineering and external researchers.

Skills

C++

Python

Perl

R

Teamwork

Communication skills

Fast learner

NGS data analysis concepts

Education

BS in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science or other computational science

MS in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science or other computational science

Tools

BWA

GATK

SAMTools

Mutect/Varscan2

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

Bioinformatics Analysts

Centrillion Technologies develops advanced DNA Chips which have a wide range of applications, including whole genome sequencing, spatial biology, digital pathology, next generation genotyping, synthetic biology and DNA computing. Our world’s most advanced high resolution and highly sensitive spatial chips, chemistry, its lithographic design and encoding technologies have been licensed to 10x Genomics for spatial genomics and the spatial technologies have been commercialized as through 10x Genomics’ Visium HD spatial chips, exclusively in US and Centrillion’s Zipcode spatial chips for single cell level spatial genomics and digital pathology.

Our Palo Alto facility functions as a research institute where our team of scientists work on the latest in chemistry, biochemistry, genomics, electronics, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics. Our current focus areas are chromosomal scale DNA sequencing, next generation genotyping, and exploratory DNA computing research.

Centrillion’s Molecular Vision Laboratory (MVL) is a leader in identification of genetic mutations in vision disorders. Centrillion is backed by venture capital and strategic investors and has operations in Silicon Valley, CA, Portland, OR and in Asia Pacific.

As a Bioinformatics Analyst, you will be responsible for developing algorithms and tools/pipelines for data analysis, including new genome sequencing data, genotyping data and other biomedical data. You will perform data analysis and benchmark analytical algorithms, tools and pipelines; participate in product development and customer support projects; explore new frontiers of data analysis; and take on other tasks that the supervisor sees fit. The bioinformatics analyst is also expected to collaborate effectively internally with molecular biologists, manufacturing, engineering and other departments as well as external academic and clinical researchers.

We have two positions open – one entry level with BS degree required; and one mid-level with MS degree required.

Requirements

• BS or MS in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science or other computational science
• Knowledge about next generation sequencing (NGS), genotyping and other biotechnologies
• Familiarity with NGS data analysis algorithms and tools/pipelines
• Programming skills with C++, Python or Perl, R
• Fast learner and willing to learn new skills and technologies
• Team player with good communication skills

Desirable

• Expertise in machine learning algorithms
• Experience in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) bioinformatics pipelines/tools
• Genomics software: Mutect, Varscan2, or similar
• Standard genomics software (BWA, GATK, SAMTools or similar)
• Databases (Cosmic, TCGA, etc)
• Familiarity with various assays, sequencing modes and analysis approaches (WGS vs. Exome, RNA-seq)
• BASH scripting and Unix/Linux command line tools
• Databases – SQL and NoSQL

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

The expected salary range for this position is between $65,000 to $90,000. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range. Centrillion considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, position level and geographical location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for annual bonus and equity grants, in addition to a full range of financial, health and wellness benefits, depending on the position offered.

Centrillion Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the Individuals seeking employment at Centrillion are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.