Synlico Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS@SSF resident company, is at the forefront of transforming biology by leveraging causality to make cellular processes explainable, predictable, and engineerable. Our AI platform employs machine learning & deep learning, causal discovery & inference, and single-cell bioinformatics. Our unique approach lies in unraveling the causal relationships between cells’ intracellular activities and their responses in the patients’ heterogeneous microenvironment, predicting how cell modulation alters its behavior in patients. Our technology has a broad range of potential vertical applications in drug discovery, including target identification, therapy design, manufacturing, and biomarker discovery. Our HQ is in South San Francisco, CA, United States. For more information, please visit www.synlico.com.
We are seeking a Bioinformatics Data Curator (Remote, Canada) to join our team to conduct searches in public databases and distinguish different functional genomics technologies and biological experimental methodologies. The role involves validating and entering accurate datasets, ensuring data consistency, and optimizing database structure for smooth information flow. The ideal candidate should have a strong focus on modern single-cell gene expression technologies and basic coding skills, demonstrate critical thinking, attention to detail, and consistency in delivering reliable results.
Job Description:
- Conduct searches in public genomic databases (GEO, CellXGene, HumanCell Atlas).
- Distinguish different functional genomics technologies and biological experimental methodologies to match the company’s needs.
- Understand necessary dataset qualifications.
- Enter matching datasets to the database accurately with the utmost attention.
- Validate/cross-check new datasets to avoid duplicates or problems.
- Optimize database structure to optimize information flow.
- Proficient in fundamental Git operations.
- Experienced in data wrangling using pandas or tidyverse.
- Skilled in Linux command-line interface (CLI) operations.
What You Can Get:
- Familiarity with genomics data format in the industry.
- Solid knowledge of cell culture and processing tissues for single-cell RNAseq
- Understanding of different single-cell chemistries and methods.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, single-cell biology, genomics, immunology, biomedical engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree and industry experience are preferred.
- A strong technical focus and knowledge of modern single cell gene expression technologies.
- Attention to Detail: Abilities to ensure accuracy and spot discrepancies or duplications for data entry and validation.
- Dig to the bottom: Abilities to track down the correct data source and not be dissuaded by obstacles or incomplete information.
- Critical Thinking: Abilities to assess, analyze, and question information critically is essential.
- Consistency: Abilities to deliver steady and reliable results in a given time frame.
Interested candidates please send your CV to career@synlico.com.
