Bioinformatics Scientist

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Bioinformatics Scientist!
 

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

· Working in cross-functional teams of researchers and engineers to design, build and test robust and powerful digital tools to engineer microbes to support local and global projects

· Supporting design, build, test and learn cycles of microbial metabolic engineering, fermentation, and analytics

· Working closely with scientists to determine what digital tooling and software would best accelerate and improve research progress · Co-creating new automation or data handling and analysis flows to speed up time from sample to data to actionable insights

· Working on teams to build digital applications and tools to assist world-class research
 

To Succeed You Must Hold:

· PhD in Bioinformatics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on data analysis or a M.S. with 5+ years of work experience. Applicants with a B.S. degree in a related field with 8+ years of experience will also be considered.

· Solid conceptual and practical knowledge of building digital tools that are utilized by scientists · Previous experience with or knowledge of the following types of analyses: genome assembly, comparative genomics, transcriptomics, multi-omics analyses

· Proficient working in a UNIX-based environment using open-source command-line tools for data analysis

· Demonstrated proficiency scripting in Python

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· A strong desire to work as a member of an empowered, cross-disciplinary, problem-solving team

· A mindset that embraces challenging science, recognizes change as an opportunity, and finds satisfaction in team success

Prior experience with one or more of the following is especially beneficial in this position:

· Experience building digital tools that help drive understanding and inform metabolic engineering strategies

· Experience working with technologies such as Git, Docker, and Jupyter Notebooks

· Familiarity with Benchling or other similar electronic laboratory notebook system, both as an application and as an API interface

· Familiarity with statistical software including JMP, numpy, or scipy

· An understanding of molecular biology and strain engineering workflows, and automation

· Demonstrated expertise in working with and designing digital tools and pipelines for scientists

Position will be hired at a level commensurate with relevant experience.

Location:

Davis, CA (hybrid)

Application deadline:  March 24th, 2025 
Expected salary range: $110,000 - $124,000 base

Benefits you will enjoy: 

·       401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution 

·       Minimum of 3 weeks vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time  

·       Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance   

·       Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution  

·       Employee assistance program  

·       Parental leave  

·       Tuition reimbursement  

·       All benefits begin on your first day

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.
 
Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.
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