Bioinformatician - Next Generation Sequencing f/m

Added on May 20, 2010

Employer description

Lexogen is a biotechnology start-up based in Vienna, Austria, focusing on the development of innovative tools for transcriptome research. Our proprietary highly automatable gene expression analysis platform can detect known and unknown sequences equally well.
We are operating a state-of-the-art R&D facility and are determined to successfully launch our fi rst products to a growing market.

Job description

Lexogen is looking for an innovative Bioinformatician to join our team who wants to play an active role in the conception and development of novel products for the transcriptomics market. This position is available from January 2010.

Responsibilities:

Analyse Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data
Set up tools for (de novo) assembly of genomes and transcriptomes
Statistical analysis of experimental data
Program databases and write queries
Simulate genomes, transcriptomes with proprietary software, program modules for proprietary software

Job requirements

Degree in bioinformatics, computer science, or mathematics
Minimum of two years experience in the fi eld of genomics or transcriptomics is essential
Experience in handling NGS data is advantageous
Knowledge of contemporary programming languages (e.g. C/C#, Perl, Java)
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast paced start-up environment
Excellent command of the English language

Job benefits

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast growing biotech company at an early stage and to help shaping a future leader in the gene expression analysis market.