Bioinformatics Programmer I

San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull Time$36–$78 /hrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

biological science
computational programming
bioinformatics
data structures
applications programming
web development
databases
project management
modern biology
application and data security

Nice to have

chemical databases
molecular docking
AI models
computational chemistry

Role summary

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry seeks a Bioinformatics Programmer I to support the Irwin Research Group's computational chemistry efforts in identifying and designing novel small molecules. This role involves analyzing biological and research data, assisting with chemical databases and molecular docking, and training AI models. The candidate will also support documentation and troubleshooting for operational systems and databases. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in biological science, computational programming, or a related field is required, along with basic knowledge of bioinformatics, programming, web development, databases, project management, modern biology, and application security.

Department Overview

The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry is dedicated to advancing the understanding of fundamental biochemical mechanisms that underlie health and disease, with the goal of enabling the development of more effective diagnostics and therapeutics.

The selected candidate will be appointed within the Irwin Research Group, which specializes in computational chemistry approaches to identify and design novel small molecules. This work supports the study and modulation of complex biological processes and contributes to innovative research at the intersection of chemistry and biology.

Responsibilities

Biological and Research Data Analysis

Under direct supervision, utilizes basic software tools to analyze or interpret biological or research data of limited scope and complexity.

Assist with the use of chemical databases and their graphical user.
Assist with molecular docking methods and workflows.
Assist with training AI models and applying established methods to ultra-large chemical spaces.

Operational Systems and Database Documentation

Assists with documentation for implementation of changes to operational systems and databases.

Support documentation and troubleshooting efforts relarted to current computational issues in the lab.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biological science, computational / programming, or related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Basic knowledge of bioinformatics methods and data structures.
Basic knowledge of applications programming and web development.
Basic knowledge of databases.
Basic project management skills.
Basic knowledge of modern biology and applicable field of research.
Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
Self motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills.
Basic knowledge of application and data security concepts.

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