Bioinformatics Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Bioinformaticist to join our DNA synthesis team at Ribbon Biolabs GmbH. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in analyzing biological data, developing computational tools, and contributing to research and production projects involving DNA synthesis and assembly.

• Assist in the analysis of biological datasets, with a focus on genomics data and synthetic biology data.
• Implement bioinformatics algorithms and computational pipelines for processing, analyzing, and interpreting biological data.
• Perform statistical analyses and data mining techniques to identify patterns, correlations, and biological insights.
• Develop and maintain bioinformatics software tools and databases for internal use.
• Collaborate with researchers and scientists to design experiments, analyze results, and provide computational support.
• Maintain and curate bioinformatics data in support of the training of the in-house developed algorithms.
• Stay updated with advancements in bioinformatics methodologies, tools, and databases.
• Contribute to research publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Participate in team meetings, seminars, and workshops to share knowledge and discuss project progress.
• Document workflows, protocols, and software code for reproducibility and transparency.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biology, or related field.
• Strong foundation in bioinformatics concepts, algorithms, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python, R, Perl, or Java.
• Experience with bioinformatics software packages and tools for sequence analysis, genome assembly, and data visualization (e.g., BLAST, Bowtie, SAMtools, RStudio, Bioconductor, Biopython, etc).
• Experience with development of APIs and web frameworks.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques and software (e.g., R, MATLAB, SPSS, R).
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle and associated best practices.
• Knowledge of molecular biology and genetics principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Motivation to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies in bioinformatics.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), and use of Microsoft Office: Excel/PowerPoint/Word.

• Full health and social benefits according to Austrian law.
• Opportunity to crucially contribute to the translation of Ribbon's product towards market entry and operational scale-up within a young, agile and motivated team.
• International environment (our current team is of more than 23 nationalities).
• Support for professional development training and German lessons.
• Relocation support if necessary.
• Ticket for public transport (yearly ticket "Wiener Linien").
• The opportunity to grow with the company and to live in the city of Vienna, which is repeatedly ranked as the city with the highest quality of life in the world.
• Coffee, tea and snacks in the office.

By Austrian law, we are obliged to specify the minimum salary level, which ranges from Euro 53,000 to EUR 58,000 gross per year. However, the salary may be adjusted based on your experience and qualifications.

Job type: Full-time (40 h per week).

Location: HQ Ribbon Biolabs, 1110 Vienna, Austria.

Availability: We expect to fill the position as soon as possible.