Bioinformatics Scientist, Panel and Probe Design

Stellaromics Inc. • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Bioinformatics Scientist, Panel and Probe Design is responsible for the end-to-end design, optimization, computational modeling, and validation of gene panels and oligonucleotide probe sets and high-plex STARmap and RIBOmap assay panels used in spatial biology.
This role integrates molecular biology, oligonucleotide chemistry, and computational analytics.
A key part of this role is partnering closely with software engineering teams to translate scientific workflows into robust, production-level software tools that automate probe and panel design, ensure quality, and support scaling of custom panel operations.
Develop and generate standard and custom panels for internal R&D and customers.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, or related field; or M.S.with 3–5+ years relevant experience.
• Experiences with analyzing scRNA-seq data.
• Experience designing probes or multiplexed panels for spatial transcriptomics or single cell assays.
• Strong sequence analysis skills (Python/R required).
• Experience contributing to production or customer-facing scientific software tools.
• Familiarity with APIs, data models, automated QC pipelines, or algorithm integration.
• Background in probe scoring, or large-panel (>500 genes) design.

Responsibilities

• Panel Design
• Probe Design
• Bioinformatics & Design Pipeline Integration
• Software Engineering Collaboration
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits

• Innovative Technology: Be part of a company at the cutting edge of spatial biology and genomics, revolutionizing the way researchers understand biology.
• Impactful Role: You will have a significant impact on the department and the future of the company.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented, passionate team in a culture that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork.
• Career Growth: As a high-growth company, we offer significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• An attractive compensation and benefits package based on market pay data will be commensurate with candidate skills, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree