Bioinformatician (Synthetic Biology Group)

Berkeley Labs ( LBNL ) Joint Genome Institute ( JGI ) has an opening for a Bioinformatician to join the Synthetic Biology Group !

In this exciting role you will contribute to the design development and maintenance of software applications and databases that support synthetic biology initiatives. You will develop and evaluate software for DNA sequence design data analyses and project tracking as well as integrating these tools into existing pipelines. Collaborating with members of the Synthetic Biology Group you will design test and implement a high-throughput pipeline for the design assembly and analysis of synthetic gene parts and constructs.

Reporting to the DNA Synthesis Platform Lead you will assess requirements and types of current synthetic design tools enhancing them to meet project requirements and develop interfaces that support broader use within the group. You will provide end users with guidance on both technical issues and the biological interpretation of data. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with various JGI groups on data analysis and facilitate the transfer of knowledge regarding relevant technologies and applications to JGI staff.

The JGI s mission is to provide the global research community with access to the most advanced integrative genome science capabilities in support of the DOEs research mission to solve the worlds evolving energy and environmental challenges. The JGI supports projects in genome sequencing synthesis transcriptomics metabolomics and natural products in plants fungi algae and microorganisms. This position is headquartered on the Labs main site at the Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) ( Virtual Tour ).

This position has an anticipated start date of January 5 2026.

Were here for the same mission to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

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• Exceptional health and retirement benefits including pension or 401K-style plans
• A culture where youll belong - we are invested in our teams!
• In addition to accruing vacation and sick time we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.
• Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)
• Pet insurance

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct are currently being investigated for misconduct left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 117132 - 197676