Biophysics Programmer
On-siteCharlestown, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Develop sophisticated algorithms and pipelines to automate nucleic acid sequence design, while creating custom sequencing analysis and visualization tools to evaluate new platform features. Collaborate with chemistry and analytics teams to test, model, and optimize the sequence codebase, serving as a subject matter expert in sequence informatics to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders. This role requires a PhD in biophysics or related fields, proficiency in C/C++ or Python, and experience with cloud frameworks and NGS platforms. CATALOG, a Boston-based startup pioneering DNA-based data storage and computation, offers competitive compensation, benefits, and visa sponsorship is not available.
Required Qualifications
- Familiarity with cloud frameworks to deploy and scale analysis pipelines
- An excellent understanding of molecular or synthetic biology, particularly emphasizing nucleic acid chemistry
- Experience with and comprehension of NGS platforms and software
- Prior hands-on experience with wet lab molecular biology techniques such as PCR/qPCR, DNA assembly methods
- A PhD in biophysics, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline
- A proven ability to design and build sequence design and analysis software tools from conceptualization to implementation
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or similar languages
Desired Qualifications
- Prior hands-on experience with wet lab molecular biology techniques such as DNA sequencing library is a plus
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