Bioinformatics Analyst
BIOINFORMATICS ANALYST
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Aurora Therapeutics is transforming the development and approval of personalized gene-editing therapies for patients with rare diseases. The company utilizes advanced CRISPR technologies alongside innovative regulatory and manufacturing frameworks to streamline the path for multiple mutation-specific treatments. Aurora's innovative approach overcomes traditional barriers to delivering therapies for rare mutations, enabling CRISPR treatments to serve larger patient populations. For more details, visit auroratherapeutics.com.
Aurora was founded by Jennifer Doudna, Ph.D., CRISPR co-inventor and Nobel Laureate, and Fyodor Urnov, Ph.D., a leader in translating genome-editing science into human therapeutics. Our experienced leadership team led by Edward M. Kaye, M.D., brings deep expertise in both gene editing and clinical development.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a motivated Bioinformatics Analyst to join our research team. This position will support ongoing genomics projects through data analysis, visualization, and reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a collaborative research environment while contributing to impactful scientific projects.
This is a full-time, hybrid (2+ days/week) or on-site role, based in Cambridge, MA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute established bioinformatics pipelines and workflows for processing sequencing data (DNA-seq, RNA-seq, variant calling) and gene editing data (amplicon sequencing, hybrid capture)
Perform quality control analyses on incoming samples and datasets
Develop data visualizations and summary reports to communicate findings to research team
Maintain organized documentation of methods, analyses, and results
Collaborate with wet lab scientists understand project goals and contribute to experimental design
Troubleshoot pipeline issues and coordinate with team on complex analyses
Participate in team meetings and present analysis results
Contribute to method validation and qualification and pipeline optimization efforts
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or related field, OR Bachelor's degree with 3+ years relevant experience
Experience with Linux/Unix environments
Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, R, or similar)
Understanding of next-generation sequencing technologies and analyses
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including with regards to code, data, and projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Must be in or willing to relocate to Greater Boston Area
Preferred:
Experience with workflow management systems (Nextflow, Snakemake, or similar) and containerized environments (Docker, Singularity, conda environments)
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)
Knowledge of version control (Git/GitHub)
Experience with data visualization libraries (ggplot2, matplotlib, plotly)
Understanding of statistical analysis and experimental design
Prior work with CRISPR or gene editing data
To apply, submit your resume/CV and cover letter to careers@auroratherapeutics.com
Aurora is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aurora complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.