Job Description
Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic, hybrid Bioinformatics and Software Development professional to extend the utility of our existing microbiomics database and data science platform. In this role, you will work on integrating a wide range of microbiomics applications-beyond human shotgun sequencing-to include animal 16S data, antimicrobial resistance data in both humans and animals, wastewater microbiomics surveillance, and other high-impact microbiomics applications. This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation in microbiome research and expand our platform's capabilities to address diverse scientific challenges.
Learn more about our Paid Internship here. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and implement software modules and data pipelines to incorporate various microbiomics datasets into the Orion platform.
- Integrate and optimize workflows for animal 16S data, antimicrobial resistance data, wastewater surveillance, and other specialized microbiomics applications.
- Collaborate with bioinformaticians and data scientists to adapt existing pipelines and develop new ones that support diverse data types.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in data processing, pipeline execution, and integration across multiple microbiomics datasets.
- Develop and optimize backend services.
- Manage and maintain relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
- Implement APIs for data integration and access.
- Enhance data pipelines and storage efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional software development teams to improve platform and database performance.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain high-quality standards.
- Document code, methodologies, and workflows to ensure reproducibility and facilitate future enhancements.
- Evaluate emerging tools and technologies to keep the platform at the forefront of microbiome research innovation.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and/or R, with robust experience in software development and bioinformatics pipeline creation.
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) for scalable pipeline deployment.
- Familiarity with modern bioinformatics tools and workflows (e.g., QIIME, DADA2, Mothur) for 16S analysis and related applications.
- Knowledge of database management systems (both relational and non-relational) to support complex data integration.
- Prior exposure to microbiomics research or large-scale data science platforms is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and integrating computational pipelines for processing diverse microbiomics data types.
- Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems, command line tools, and version control systems (e.g., git/GitHub).
- Solid understanding of various microbiomics data, including human shotgun sequencing, animal 16S, antimicrobial resistance, and wastewater surveillance data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Education and Experience: - Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field, with coursework or project experience in microbiome analysis.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience through internships, research projects, or industry roles focused on bioinformatics software development.
- A strong academic or professional background in developing and implementing computational pipelines for biological data is highly desirable.
About Us: Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you!
Compensation: The estimated base compensation range for this position is $20/hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.
Location: Onsite - Zymo Research 17171 Murphy Ave. Irvine, CA 92614 Zymo Research Corporation
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