Bioinformatics Data Analyst

About Inari...

Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.

Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.

We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!

• Position Duties:
  • Execute data analysis pipelines and deliver results that drive decisions made on edited material in the product development stages.
  • Work with other data science team members to identify data analysis pipeline bugs and implement patches.
  • Work with wet lab members and scientists to understand the analysis needs and implement the appropriate analysis method.
  • Work with colleagues in molecular and genomic analysis lab group to appropriately plan and prioritize analyses, as well as troubleshoot pipeline errors which may arise from upstream lab processes.
  • Maintain detailed and organized analysis records, including dataset and analysis code as required.
  • Provide an accurate report regarding the status and timeline of ongoing analyses to stakeholders.
  • Provide support when needed to retrieve historical data and results.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Statistical Biology, or another relevant field is preferred; BS with 3+yrs experience is required.
  • An understanding of next generation sequencing technology and bioinformatics applications/tools used to process this data.
  • Proficiency in R and Python code basics.
  • Proficiency in working in linux /*sh family of scripts.
  • Ability to rapidly summarize and communicate data.
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and timelines with care and efficiency.
  • Experience with webapp development is a plus

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