Bioinformatic Data Scientist

About us: 

Join our dynamic and innovative team at Protillion Biosciences, where we are pioneering a revolutionary high-throughput system for drug development. We are dedicated to transforming the landscape of drug discovery with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative work environment.

About the role:

We are seeking a versatile and motivated Bioinformatics Scientist to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing computational pipelines that support our high-throughput drug development system. If you are passionate about bioinformatics, have a high proficiency in coding, and are eager to make a significant impact in the field of drug discovery, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain computational pipelines using Nextflow.
• Design and manage data visualization tools to support drug development R&D.
• Develop software solutions for reagent management and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Architect and implement systems to track data and metadata throughout our workflow.
• Integrate and manage data using MongoDB.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver bioinformatics solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing pipelines to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay current with the latest bioinformatics tools and technologies to continuously improve our processes.
• Contribute to the discovery of novel therapeutics.
• Utilize GitHub for version control, code collaboration, and project management.

Required skills

• Expert proficiency in at least 1 scriptable coding language such as Python, R, C++, or Java.
• Experience with Nextflow and Groovy for bioinformatic workflow management.
• Strong knowledge of data visualization techniques and tools.
• Experience with MongoDB or similar database management of large data.
• Experience with GitHub for version control and production calibur code.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment & cross disciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information.

Preferred qualifications 

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with high-throughput data analysis.
• Experience with biological data and methods. 

Preferred experience

• Domain knowledge in immunology and antibody engineering
• Machine learning experience
• Image processing experience

Compensation Range: $100,000/yr-150,000/yr

On-Site Protocol: Recruiting candidates within a 1hr commute of Carlsbad, CA for a nominally in-person position with a great team.