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Job Description
Qualifications:
• PhD in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Plant Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field (candidates with wet-lab experience are highly encouraged; bioinformatics-only profiles are not a fit).
• Strong foundation in molecular marker technologies (KASP, TaqMan) and assay design.
• Basic bioinformatics skills, including BLAST searches, sequence alignment tools, genome browsers, command-line familiarity.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or other programming languages; ability to use command-line tools. Familiarity with accessing and querying relational databases using SQL.
• Experience with DNA extraction, PCR, next-generation sequencing, and routine molecular biology methods.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Advanta does not offer employment sponsorship for this position.
• PhD in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Plant Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field (candidates with wet-lab experience are highly encouraged; bioinformatics-only profiles are not a fit).
• Strong foundation in molecular marker technologies (KASP, TaqMan) and assay design.
• Basic bioinformatics skills, including BLAST searches, sequence alignment tools, genome browsers, command-line familiarity.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or other programming languages; ability to use command-line tools. Familiarity with accessing and querying relational databases using SQL.
• Experience with DNA extraction, PCR, next-generation sequencing, and routine molecular biology methods.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Advanta does not offer employment sponsorship for this position.