Bioinformatics Scientist Lead

• Work with SRA leadership to develop product vision, goals, and strategic roadmaps and lead the execution
• Lead team through a complete product lifecycle from discovery to delivery
• Lead data analysis and user research efforts and utilize findings in the development of product requirements and to inform objective decision making
• Prioritize product team actions and provide clear guidance to create incremental value in an Agile environment
• Develop partnerships and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders to improve data usability and impact

• Doctorate-level degree in bioinformatics, molecular biology, computational biology, data science, computer science, information technology, or a similar field
• Conceptual knowledge of genomics, molecular biology, and computational biology
• Practical knowledge of bioinformatics, bioinformatic tools, and the application of genomic sequencing data to biomedical and other scientific use cases
• Experience leading teams, setting team goals, prioritizing work based on available information and stakeholder needs, and utilizing metrics to measure success
• Experience providing an effective work environment
• The ability to troubleshoot technical and staffing roadblocks and mitigate risks
• Experience in diplomatically resolving conflicting priorities from multiple user groups and technical stakeholders
• The ability to troubleshoot technical and staffing roadblocks and mitigate risks
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal engagement, networking, and collaboration skills

• Experience working with SRA or similar sequence databases and applying next generation sequencing data to biological problems
• Experience serving in the capacity of post-doctorate Investigator, Product Owner, or Product Manager
• Familiarity and commitment to FAIR data practices
• Familiarity or experience working in an Agile environment
• Familiarity with data storage and/or processing in commercial cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
• Working familiarity with one or more scripting languages
• Working familiarity with large SQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit tests, integration, and regression testing

Computercraft offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with matching; paid leave starting at 128 hours/year for the first 3 years of employment; and 11 paid holidays. We also offer the opportunity for a positive work–life balance with a standard 40-hour work week and the chance to work alongside a team of highly accomplished professionals.

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