Scientist I – Bioinformatics

About Pivot Bio:  

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our products harness the power of naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops and new sustainable ways for farmers to reduce the usage of fertilizers as they work to help feed the world’s growing population.

Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour. 

Position: Scientist I, Bioinformatics  

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to join our Bioinformatics team and help us build new products that will help farmers advance their crop management practices.  Come join our quickly growing scientific team and help drive innovation in agriculture!  

Responsibilities:  

• Develop bioinformatics pipelines to analyze and interpret transcriptomic and genomic data  
• Perform bioinformatics analyses that inform scientists about the functional potential of bacteria from NGS-sequencing data  
• Independently initiate bioinformatics projects to advance our knowledge of the metabolic diversity present in plant microbiomes 
• Collaborate with research and field scientists to advise, design, and analyze sequencing and lab experiments 
• Combine multiple datasets to predict the metabolic flux within microbial communities of reduced complexity 

Qualifications and Experience  

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, or equivalent training  
• Preferred 1+ years’ industry experience analyzing data from next generation sequencing (NGS).   
• Proficiency in Python, R, and source code control tools such as git.  
• Experience with Linux/UNIX operating systems, the AWS ecosystem, High Performance Computing systems, and databases like LIMS and/or SQL.  
• Strong communication, data presentation, and documentation skills  
• Prior hands-on laboratory or plant microbiome experience is desirable.   
• Proactive problem solver with interest in joining a fast-paced start-up culture  

What we offer: 

• Competitive package in a disruptive startup 
• Stock options 
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums 
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies 
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts 
• 401(k) plan, 3% Match 
• Commuter benefits 
• Annual Training & Development support 
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule 
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team