Bioinformatics Research Associate (3 Month Contract)

SeqMatic is a Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and omics services provider based in the San Francisco South Bay Area. The company was founded in 2012 by former Illumina R&D scientists who are experts in the NGS workflow and related bioinformatics.

We specialize in Illumina NGS platforms, bulk DNA/RNA-seq, single-cell RNA, as well as custom sequencing services with fast turnaround times. Our lab is CLIA / CAP certified.  We recently expanded our capabilities beyond RUO to support clinical trials for our Clients, in addition to incorporating novel technologies such as Spatial Transcriptomics, Epigenetics, Proteomics and Histopathology.

About the Opportunity

SeqMatic is seeking a bioinformatics research associate to join our sequencing service team on a 3 month contract basis. The position requires a strong background in bioinformatics or a related science, particularly in analyzing NGS data.

Responsibilities

• Data QC of NGS sequencing data
• Bioinformatic analysis of NGS data, particularly bulk RNA and scRNA
• Custom bioinformatic analysis
• Develop, maintain, and optimize analysis pipelines
• Generating data QC and analysis reports
• Organize and maintain experimental records and lab procedures;
• Communicate in person and electronically with customers and team members;

Qualification Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics or a related science;
• Experience with a scripting language (Python, R, Perl, Bash, Java, Javascript) is required
• Experience working in a Unix/Linux command-line environment is required
• Experience working with next-generation sequencing preferred, particularly Illumina or 10X Genomics libraries
• Familiarity with common bioinformatics software tools for processing next-generation sequencing data, such as Bowtie, GATK/Picard, STAR, SAMtools, Cell Ranger, and/or similar applications.
• Experience working with large-scale biological datasets using high-performance computing. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS is a plus.
• Proficient using MS Office Software
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and with a team;
• Must be detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills;

Note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.