Evaluate and validate analytical approaches, including their accuracy, limitations, and applicability across experimental conditions.
Develop reproducible analysis pipelines using Nextflow and other scientific computing tools to support research and method evaluation.
Communicate findings and recommendations to scientific and cross-functional stakeholders, and collaborate with engineers to translate successful methods into broader use.
Explore new technologies and analytical approaches as research priorities evolve.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. with 3+ years, Master’s degree with 6+ years, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Strong Python programming skills and experience analyzing biological or experimental data.
Hands-on experience with NGS analysis and a solid understanding of molecular biology.
Experience developing and evaluating computational algorithms, statistical methods, or predictive models.
Strong foundation in statistics, experimental design, and critical interpretation of scientific results.
Experience building reproducible analysis workflows using Nextflow or a comparable tool.
Demonstrated ability to independently investigate scientific problems and learn unfamiliar methods or biological domains.
Ability to collaborate closely with experimental scientists and communicate complex findings clearly.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with protein data analysis, DNA synthesis, or sequence design.
Experience applying machine learning to biological data, including rigorous validation.
Experience working with high-throughput experimental datasets and integrating multiple data types.
Familiarity with cloud computing and scalable scientific workflows.
A track record of developing computational methods that inform experimental decisions or improve products.
We welcome candidates with depth in a relevant scientific area and the curiosity and quantitative foundation to contribute across disciplines.
About Twist Bioscience
Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.
At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.
Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.
The base cash compensation for this California-based role is below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location and may vary from the amount listed above. Compensation may be different in other locations.
San Francisco Bay Area Pay Range
$135,000—$173,000 USD
