Bioinformatics Scientist

About Us

InnerPlant is the place for curious people who want to create innovative traits that harness plant physiology and unlock data at scale to boost global agricultural yields and sustainability. We’re backed by industry giant John Deere and other veteran venture capitalists and are poised for massive growth as we reimagine the role of crops in our farming system, developing crops that can tell us what they need by turning plants into Living Sensors.

If you’re a dreamer and optimist, someone who believes they can change the world and want to take action to leave a positive lasting impact - this is the opportunity for you.

Job Description

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to join our growing data science team. The ideal candidate will have experience in analyzing and interpreting large-scale biological datasets, with a strong background in computational biology, statistics, and programming. As this position will work closely with all of our different scientific and business teams, we place a high value on communication and collaboration. The ability to work independently and efficiently is paramount.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret large-scale biological datasets using computational tools and statistical methods
• Develop and implement algorithms for data analysis and visualization
• Collaborate with other members of the biology, detection, and business teams to integrate bioinformatics analyses with other data sources
• Communicate findings to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies in bioinformatics, molecular biology, agriculture, and other relevant fields

Requirements

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in bioinformatics analysis of large-scale datasets
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages
• Experience with data visualization tools such as D3.js or ggplot2
• Knowledge of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, or metabolomics data analysis techniques
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of plant biology, agriculture, or remote sensing a huge plus

Benefits

Working at InnerPlant

The US base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $150,000 + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

InnerPlant provides an amazing opportunity to work on some of the hardest problems facing humanity and help design the agricultural systems of the future. In addition to working with a fun team, we offer competitive compensation, insurance benefits, and flexible time-off.

InnerPlant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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