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21.03
2023

Senior Bioinformatician – Transcriptomics 80-100%

About Alithea Genomics Alithea Genomics is an EPFL spin-off company located in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in providing innovative transcriptomics solutions for the discovery of new biomarkers and drug development. At the heart of our company's technology is BRB-seq, which utilizes highly multiplexed RNA barcoding to greatly enhance costefficiency and throughput during the RNA sequencing sample preparation process. We are committed to commercializing BRB-seq through our dedicated services and kits, while also continuously expanding our range of high-throughput transcriptomics products and applications through ongoing research and development efforts. Our multinational team comprises passionate entrepreneurs, engineers, and scientists who are dedicated to creating new solutions and driving the growth of the transcriptomics field.

Position

To continue our expansion, we are seeking creative, proactive, and motivated senior bioinformatician highly skilled in NGS and transcriptomics to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of new tools and applications for transcriptomics analysis essential for the company business and future growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and execute workflows for transcriptomics data analysis.

• Develop and maintain web-based applications for data visualization and dissemination using web application development tools.

• Communicate results and findings to team members, and assist with the interpretation of results and the generation of hypotheses.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in bioinformatics, genomics, and transcriptomics research and contribute to the development of new analytical methods.

• Possible team management role depending on experience. Requirements

• M.Sc and at least three years of relevant experience or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.

• Must have experience in transcriptomics analysis (RNA-seq, scRNA-seq), experience with ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq and other NGS applications is a plus.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, and Unix shell scripting and experience with cloud computing (i.e., AWS, Azure, GPL) is a big plus.

• Experience with bioinformatics tools and databases, such as Bowtie, STAR, DESeq2, and Ensembl.

• Experience with pipeline development tools (Next Flow, Snakemake), R Shiny visualisation and web applications development.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Eligibility to work in Switzerland (Swiss work permit or Swiss / EU citizenship)

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and career development.

To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@alitheagenomics.com.

For more information about Alithea Genomics, please visit our website, www.alitheagenomics.com

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