Bioinformatics Analyst — Genomics Data Pipelines

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

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.