Associate Lab Data Engineer

Join the Forefront of the Green Transition: Shape the Future of Biotech with 21st.BIO!At 21st.BIO, we're not just another biotech company; we are the vanguards of a revolution. Fueled by the determination to shape a healthier and more sustainable world, we are developing a technology platform that will profoundly disrupt the bioeconomy. Our dream? To engineer the future of sustainable foods, materials, and bioag solutions through the art of fermentation.We are seeking an Associate Lab Data EngineerWe’re developing & implementing a bleeding-edge digital lab data infrastructure to maximize our ability to learn from our multi-disciplinary research. Namely, we’re configuring structured data capture that enables scale-up, automated insights generation, and application of modern machine learning techniques.So far this year, we have rolled out an updated, purpose-built data model for our core molecular biology & strain engineering activities, our high-throughput screening platform, and our multi-scale fermentation teams. We have ambitious plans to continue expanding our lab data infrastructure to support all our research areas with automated, scalable, and user-friendly structured data capture.The ideal candidate for this role eagerly seeks a central responsibility in bridging the wet- and dry-lab, leveraging research experience & skills in computer science.Job SummaryInitially, you will become an expert administrator of the new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) within our lab data ecosystem, and assist in maintaining, further developing, and supporting full utilization of this among your research colleagues.This foundation will facilitate ample opportunities to explore your interests & hone your skills in applied data science, scientific software engineering, bioinformatics, and implementation of modern machine learning/artificial intelligence tools.Key contributions include:Driving improvement iterations on the data model through organizing requirements gathering meetings and designing & testing new schemas with usersHelping build custom data ETL pipelines to expand automated data captureTaking ownership of data migration & curation efforts, in close collaboration with our researchers and with the support of your LIMS co-administrators across geographiesUsing collaboration skills & deep team integration to frequently plan & lead stake-holder meetings across groups to gain alignment on important design decisionsDeveloping & updating guide documentation, tutorials, templates, and other training/onboarding materialsSupporting our scientists and researchers (the system users) by answering LIMS-related questions & resolving daily issues/requests that ariseAssist with data wrangling, data analysis & visualization, insights generation, and curating machine-learning-ready datasetsRequirementsPreferred candidates will possess experience in one or more of the following areas:Microbial genetic engineering, molecular biology, and/or other areas of biotech researchExperience working with lab data in Benchling, or in other Laboratory Information Management SystemsWriting SQL and using (or configuring) relational databasesThe following areas of expertise will represent an advantage:Prior experience in a biotech or synthetic biology research lab/company - especially one with automated or high-throughput systemsPrior bioinformatics experience and/or experience using scientific softwareKnowledge about protein biochemistry, assay development, and/or fermentation sciencePython programming and/or familiarity with using APIs to automate software interactionsThe software development lifecycle, including experience with: requirements gathering, data structures & system design, version control & collaborative programming best practicesThe data science lifecycleFurther, you can see yourself in the following:You hope to combine past research experience with your passion & skills in computational technology to bridge the gap between the wet-lab and the dry-labYou have excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills and the ability to discuss and present complex technical concepts with a variety of audiences and customers.You are an intellectually curious team player who embraces the challenges and excitement of a rapidly growing company.Why 21st.BIO?We may still be a small company, but we dream big. We're a vibrant consortium of thinkers, researchers, and visionaries bound by the shared dream of a greener tomorrow.Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and Davis (California), we work with our customers to accelerate the World’s quest for new sustainable food and materials. We build a competitive technology and manufacturing foundation to enable the commercialization of new, innovative products that are more sustainable than traditional offerings.We support our customers from strain development to scale-up, with the objective of bringing their products successfully to market.Joining our ranks meansPersonal and professional growth in a hub of innovation and disruptive thinking.A nurturing ambiance, where your growth, well-being, and empowerment take center stage.The privilege of working alongside a seasoned team of industry experts.Competitive salary and benefits package.More infoThe hybrid position will be a balanced mix of remote work & work onsite at our office/lab in Davis CA.Annual salary range: 80,000-120,000 USD.If you have any questions about the position or the company, please contact Computational Strain Engineer, Ron Yadin at r.yadin@21st.bio.Apply now!Our search will cease the moment we find the perfect match, so if you have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and want to help build a business with the ambition to change the world, apply now!21st.BIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.