Designer/Developer

South San Francisco

Plasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate human and planetary health by unlocking a new level of productivity for bioengineers. Our DNA sequencing tools are used by tens of thousands of innovators, including Nobel prize-winners, dynamic biotech startups, research labs, and DIY biohackers. Our global network of labs operates day and night to enable world-changing discoveries 10x faster. Every team member at Plasmidsaurus plays a crucial role in driving forward the future of biotech research.

Position Overview

Accurate interpretation and effective communication of sequencing data is central to our mission. We're looking for a Designer/Developer to join us in creating user-centered interfaces that empower scientists to intuitively visualize and interact with the full richness of their data at multiple levels of complexity.

We’re a fast-paced team. One of our core value props is returning results to customers at a previously unheard-of pace. We bring this level of intensity and urgency to every aspect of the company, including deploying features and building robust infrastructure. This will be a significantly more ambitious and fast-paced role than you’ll find at most startups.

If you excel at overseeing projects from conception to completion, are passionate about your contributions making a real difference for both your team and the broader scientific community, and flourish in a playful, lively, entrepreneurial setting, this role offers a perfect fit. From refining intricate tools to spearheading major innovations, your contributions here will be amplified across our global user community and make a real impact on the research productivity of labs worldwide. This position is based in our new headquarters in the SF area, where you'll have the opportunity to influence how our workspace is designed and create an environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Your Role

As a Designer/Developer, you'll set the foundation for our customer experience by:

• Designing and developing interfaces for visualizing sequencing results, making complex data easily understandable for scientists.
• Enabling customers to easily navigate and collaborate on the most important info in their data.
• Planning and implementing DNA sequence design tools, aligning closely with user feedback and research advancements.

We're looking for someone:

• With deep UI/UX experience, who enjoys exploring and innovating new methods of interaction to enhance our product and development processes.
• Who is excited about simplifying information while retaining the ability to explore its entire richness.
• Who enjoys a significant level of responsibility and autonomy in a fast-paced culture.

Collaboration and Growth

• You'll work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, including mathematicians, back-end developers, and bioinformaticians, to bridge the gap between complex data and user experience.
• This position offers significant growth potential, evolving into a leadership role and shaping the future of our software development efforts.

Why Plasmidsaurus?

• Impact: Your work will directly and immediately contribute to accelerating biotech research. This research is one of humanity’s most powerful tools for stopping climate change and developing novel therapies.
• Innovation: Work on the cutting edge of biotech and software, introducing indispensable tools to top-tier researchers.
• Community: Join a passionate, scrappy team that values close, interactive relationships with our customers and each other.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to contribute to a revolutionary biotech future, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for Plasmidsaurus to careers@plasmidsaurus.com.