Scientist I, Microbiome - Irvine, United States - Zymo Research

Zymo Research

Verified Company

Irvine, United States

4 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

Join us in making a meaningful impact

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design and implement comprehensive workflows in both wetlab and drylab settings.
Develop and manage databases for effective organization and utilization of data, facilitating new discoveries through big data analysis.
Mentor and supervise junior Research Technicians, Associates, and Sr. Research Associates.

Education and Experience:

PhD in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
Proven experience or published research in human microbiome/metagenomics.
Strong bioinformatics skills, especially in microbiome/metagenome data analysis.
Proficiency in metagenomic taxonomy and functional analysis, metatranscriptomic data analysis, sequence assembly, binning, etc.
Familiarity with microbiome and metagenome tools and packages (e.g., Kraken, MEGAHIT, Qiime, Sourmash, etc).
Proficient in Linux/Unix environments, with experience in cloud computing.
Skilled in scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
Experience with R or other statistical tools.
Knowledge in database management and SQL.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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 $80,000 to $90,000 per year 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:

Location:

Onsite - Zymo Research HQ Murphy Ave. Irvine, CA 92614