Job Description

Our client company is an exciting Boston-based start-up that is developing the world's first DNA-based platform for massive digital data storage and computation. This is ground-breaking work that virtually no other companies have had the foresight to pursue. Using synthetic DNA to store data is a much more energy-efficient, cost-competitive, and secure way than traditional ways.

They received $35M in Series B funding and are looking to scale up their team. This is a great opportunity to break into a very ground-breaking field.

They are looking for a computational scientist with a background in synthetic or molecular biology to help build their DNA-based data storage and computation platform. The title of the position is Bioinformatics Programmer, where you will help design and analyze nucleic acids at the sequence level.

This is a Full-time position located in Charlestown, MA on a hybrid basis.

Required Skills & Experience

Ideally the are looking for someone with:

• PhD in biophysics, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, or a related field
• Ability to design and build sequence design and analysis software tools
• Proficiency with Python and C/C++
• Familiar with cloud frameworks
• Excellent understanding of molecular or synthetic biology, with an emphasis on nucleic acid chemistry
• Understanding of NGS platforms and software

Desired Skills & Experience

• Thrilled with the prospect of building ground-breaking technology
• Loves the challenge of solving difficult cross-disciplinary problems
• Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Collaborative attitude and a team player
• Great verbal and written communication skills

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop algorithms and pipelines to automate the design of nucleic acid sequences
• Build sequencing analysis and visualization tools to translate results into insights
• Work alongside the chemistry and analytics teams to test, model and optimize the company’s sequence codebase
• Analyze data and make recommendations to stakeholders

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.