Genomics Data Analyst: Crop Trait Development & Sequencing

Iowa Ag; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vylor in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Genomics Data Analyst to deliver sequence-based molecular data that advances trait development pipelines. You will evaluate next-generation sequencing data, verify DNA constructs, and characterize gene edits in plants.

You will collaborate with molecular biology, bioinformatics, and regulatory teams, document analyses, and contribute to tool development to increase throughput and data quality.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with DNA sequencing technologies and molecular biology fundamentals.
• Hands-on data analysis of sequencing data and variant detection.

Responsibilities

• Analyze NGS data and deliver actionable data products.
• Verify DNA constructs and confirm sequence identity.
• Characterize gene edits and transgene insertions in plants.

Skills

DNA sequencing

Molecular biology

CRISPR-Cas

Data analysis

Communication

Project prioritization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in bioinformatics/biology/plant science

Bachelor's with 2-3 years experience

Tools

Geneious

Crispresso

LIMS

Job description

Vylor in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Genomics Data Analyst to deliver sequence-based molecular data that advances trait development pipelines. You will evaluate next-generation sequencing data, verify DNA constructs, and characterize gene edits in plants.

You will collaborate with molecular biology, bioinformatics, and regulatory teams, document analyses, and contribute to tool development to increase throughput and data quality.