Computational Biology/Bioinformatician

We are actively seeking a Computational Biologist/Bioinformatician to augment our R&D team. Our focus is on innovating advanced molecular diagnostics kits, devices, and methodologies for the analysis of biological data, reporting directly to the VP of Technology Development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pioneering the development of innovative software tools, algorithms, and analysis pipelines to expedite the transition from concept to practical testing.
• Leading the in-silico design and characterization of new molecular assays for infectious diseases, leveraging qPCR and related technologies.
• Supervising the conversion of extensive biological customer data into actionable insights through data mining, advanced visualizations, and machine learning.
• Assisting the R&D team in creating scripts for efficient calculations and project management.
• Directing the company’s overarching initiatives in the digitization of biology.

Requirements

• Hold a Master's or Ph.D. degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Possess extensive knowledge in computational biology or bioinformatics, mathematics, and computer programming.
• Capability to work independently on complex and challenging projects.
• Proficiency in and a passion for data visualization and effective communication of data science findings.
• Demonstrable experience with data science toolkits, machine learning, statistical modeling, and tool development.
• Solid understanding of developing ML and statistical models for real-world applications.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R; familiarity with Rust is a plus.
• Experience with Linux High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster is advantageous.