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Allen Institute · 9 hours ago

Scientist I – Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$92K/yr - $114K/yr

0+ years exp

The Allen Institute is dedicated to unlocking the complexities of bioscience to improve human health. They are seeking a Scientist I in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics to process and analyze large sets of sequencing data, collaborating closely with experimental teams to drive project success.

Neuroscience

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Develop next-generation sequencing analysis scripts and pipelines that run on cloud-based architectures (CodeOcean, AWS)

Manage cloud-based data transfer and storage on AWS and other cloud-based servers

Independently perform in-depth bioinformatics analyses on generated sequencing data from wet lab experiments and work with experimental teams to guide project direction

Develop and disseminate written reports summarizing data processing and analysis results and findings with a reasonable turnaround time

Develop bespoke computational biology tools and bioinformatics scripts as needed to advance internal research projects

Follow industry software development and bioinformatics best practices - participate in code reviews, version code, track issues, and write proper documentation

Troubleshoot technical barriers to progress in the reading of synthetic records

Maintain a detailed electronic notebook and create presentations to summarize progress and frame internal decision-making

Mentor and motivate others to perform the above functions

Qualification

Next-generation sequencingBioinformatics scriptingPythonRAWSCloud computingFunctional genomicsMolecular biologyAnalytical skillsTeam collaborationProject managementCommunication skills

Required

PhD in genetics, genomics, computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Very strong coding ability in R and python

Preferred

0 – 5 years relevant post-doc experience

Expertise in functional genomics and screening, single cell genomics, synthetic biology, or related domains, including demonstrated mastery of molecular biology

Track record of working as part of a team and understanding the importance of team dynamics

Understanding how data is generated from wet lab experiments in a molecular biology / cell culture laboratory

Expertise with AWS and CodeOcean cloud computing

Outstanding scientific achievement

Experience with molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, stem cell culture, developmental biology or immunology, genomics, and mouse genetics

Experience with lineage tracing algorithm development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management and organizational skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with capacity for complex, detail-oriented work

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Company

Allen Institute

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The Allen Institute is dedicated to answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience and accelerating research worldwide.

Founded in 2003

Seattle, Washington, USA

501-1000 employees

https://alleninstitute.org/

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