Structural Biologist I- Remote, USA

Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 per year. You are eligible to a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 5% of your annual earnings, terms and conditions apply. 

Structural Biologist I- Remote, USA  

The main responsibility of this role is to support the variant assessment process at Ambry Genetics by collaborating with biologists, bioinformaticians, software engineers, and clinicians to analyze the impact of genetic variation on protein structure and to design methodologies and tools that leverage the vast amount of biomolecular structural information available to guide clinical decisions.

Essential Functions  

• Provide structural biology support for variant assessment by analyzing and interpreting structure-function relationships
• Expand our current in-house structural databases
• Develop new methods and protocols for structural modeling and dynamics
• Work with statisticians and machine learning specialists to apply new methods and algorithms to structural biology projects
• Implement tools/features to assist clinical and genetic analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• PhD degree in computational biology, structural biology, biophysics, bioinformatics or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of research and development experience in related fields (such as computational structural biology, computational biology, computational molecular biology)
• Familiar with molecular biology, biological pathways, and genomics
• Strong knowledge of current theories and principals of computational structural biology
• Proficiency in the use of bioinformatics and structural biology software, packages, and databases
• Proficiency in utilizing and developing biomolecular modeling and dynamics tools
• Familiarity with a programming or scripting language (such as Python, R, Bash)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and as an independent contributor.

About Us:

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a 4% employer match, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. You can learn more about the benefits here. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment. 

The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (and traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including

transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@ambrygen.com

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