Scientist I, Bioinformatics

OPPORTUNITY
Mammoth is seeking a Scientist I with expertise in bioinformatics to join its Diagnostics team. This role will focus on designing new diagnostic assays using our DETECTR™ technology.

The successful candidate will contribute towards Mammoth's efforts to develop innovative diagnostic products that enable consumers to access their health information in a timely manner. The Scientist I, Bioinformatics will work closely with both the research and development teams on a variety of projects including primer and gRNA design.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Assay Development group to design new CRISPR diagnostic assays
• Develop, maintain, and operate pipelines for assay design, data mining, and analysis
• Develop heuristic rules, optimization, and algorithms to improve design and analysis pipelines
• Analyze sequence data and mine public databases for sequence content to predict assay performance across viral diversity
• Identify and implement new technologies to enable the success of research teams
• Work with bioinformaticians, data scientists, and data engineers to deliver on project goals
• Prepare data and content for presentations, white papers, or other company-relevant materials

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• PhD or 5 years of industry experience
• Proficiency with Python, R, SQL and tools/libraries for data analysis (jupyter, pandas, plotting libraries)
• Experience working with Linux command line and version control tools (git and github)
• Extensive experience in bioinformatics tools for sequence retrieval from genome databases, DNA/RNA sequence analysis, and primer design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of multiplex primer design requirements for PCR and isothermal assays
• Experience with analyzing viral diversity (e.g. SARS-CoV-2)
• Experience working and developing bioinformatics production systems
• Experience working in cloud environments (i.e AWS)
• Familiarity with CRISPR-Cas literature
• Knowledge of statistical methods and mathematical models in the interpretation of biological data
• Experience working on the development of diagnostic assays (510(k), CE-IVD)
• Strong communication, data visualization, and organization skills

BENEFITS

• Company-paid health/vision/dental benefits
• Unlimited vacation and generous sick time
• Company-sponsored meals and snacks
• Wellness, caregiver and ergonomics benefits
• 401(k) with company matching

Mammoth Biosciences is harnessing the diversity of life to power the next generation of CRISPR products. Through the discovery and engineering of novel CRISPR systems, the company is enabling the full potential of its platform to read and write the code of life. Mammoth aims to develop permanent genetic cures through best-in-class in vivo and ex vivo therapies and to democratize disease detection with on-demand diagnostics. Mammoth can provide enhanced diagnostics and genome editing for life science research, healthcare, agriculture, biodefense and more. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mammoth Biosciences is co-founded by CRISPR pioneer and Nobel Laureate Jennifer Doudna and Trevor Martin, Janice Chen, and Lucas Harrington. The firm is backed by top institutional investors including Redmile Group, Foresite Capital, Senator Investment Group, Sixth Street, Decheng, Mayfield, NFX, and 8VC, along with leading individual investors including Brook Byers, Tim Cook, and Jeff Huber.

TEAM
The Diagnostics team is advancing our CRISPR-based DETECTR® platform to address unmet needs across the continuum of testing. From laboratories to the home, our mission is to democratize diagnostics with CRISPR.

It is our policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, sex/gender (including gender expression/identity, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and/or any other basis protected by law. This policy covers all facets of employment including, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training, and compensation.

Mammoth Biosciences requires that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of at-will employment, with exceptions for medical or religious reasons in compliance with local, state, and federal law.