Web Management Consultant
Ocean Ridge Biosciences (ORB) seeks to engage a Web Management Consultant, on a part-time/contractual basis with skills in web development, web content management, writing and editing for the web, digital marketing and site management to help update the company’s website content and manage its web presence. Through this contract the individual will work towards upgrading ORB’s most important digital marketing tool, its website, which needs to be kept up-to-date with the company’s advancing service offerings. Ideally, the individual will possess excellent web developer skills and have a basic understanding of biological concepts. Working very closely with the sales and marketing team, the person will work towards enhancing ORB’s web exposure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists the management team in updating, maintaining, expanding content on the ORB website and creating webpages.
- Collaborates with bioinformatics specialists, sales and marketing team to create Web documents.
- After content has been established, the candidate creates and revises HTML pages; prepares digital images, researches graphic material and other site documents; and updates website under deadline or in a timely manner.
- Assists the sales and marketing team in updating, and efficiently maintaining the company’s Google Adwords account.
- Maintain relationships with potential and current customers in order to close sales in an expeditious manner.
- Compiles analytics reports to statistically assess the performance of digital marketing efforts made to increase target audience traffic towards ORB website, using Google Analytics other similar products, researches competitor websites and evaluates quality of ORB website by comparison.
Requirements:
- Broad knowledge of HTML, and CSS, XML.
- Experience with Google Adwords and Google Analytics. Experience in graphics editing program like Adobe Photoshop or similar.
- Knowledge and basic understanding of molecular biology, especially in the area of genomics is a plus.
- Experience using Web analytics platforms and statistical analysis tools to provide trustable information for organizational decision making.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Ability to work independently; detail oriented: and meet deadlines.
Technical Sales Associate
Ocean Ridge Biosciences (ORB) is currently seeking a Technical Sales Associate, to join a team focused on driving sales of ORB's line of high performance genome analysis and biomarker discovery services into the Life Sciences Marketplace. This is an entry- to mid-level position for an individual with a background in the Biological Sciences and Sales that is motivated to achieve maximum earnings potential while gaining first hand knowledge and training in the fields of genomics, drug discovery, and drug development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand the Market for ORB services in the Basic Research, Drug Discovery & Drug Development market sectors.
- Organize and expand databases of scientists conducting innovative research throughout the United States who could benefit from ORB services.
- Develop a pipeline of appointments with Biotech Executives and Scientists via efficient e-mail and telephone marketing campaigns as well as in-person “cold calls”.
- Effectively communicate the benefits of ORB services to potential customers at Academic Institutes and Biotechnology Companies in on-site meetings.
- Maintain relationships with potential and current customers in order to close sales in an expeditious manner.
- Represent ORB at Scientific Meetings, Symposia, and Industry Trade Shows.
Requirements:
- BS in Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or other Life Sciences discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Experienced in Sales with demonstrated ability to attract new customers and close sales.
- Work efficiently and accurately with Microsoft Office and databases.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Solid self-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Familiarity with technologies for genome analysis and biomarker discovery such as Deep Sequencing, Microarrays, and xMAP (Luminex) is a plus.
- Working knowledge of the Drug Discovery and Drug Development processes as well as the market participants is advantageous.
Must be able to travel up to 33% of the time.
Scientist – Transcriptomics and Genomics
Ocean Ridge Biosciences (ORB) is seeking a Scientist with expertise in genomics to join a team of highly motivated molecular biologist focused on providing cutting-edge services in the fields of RNA Profiling and Biomarker Discovery.
Description: The Scientist will manage a mixture of R&D and client service projects which involve applying second generation sequencing, microarrays and other genome analysis technologies, to the advancement of the drug and biomarker discovery programs of our clients. R&D-related duties will include the evaluation of new RNA and protein profiling technologies and experimental approaches, and the validation and optimization of selected technologies in order to facilitate their implementation as services. Client service related duties will include planning projects, directing laboratory staff, conducting contract wet-lab experiments, providing guidance on analysis to bioinformatics staff and drafting results reports and presentations. The Scientist will routinely communicate with clients and collaborators about ongoing scientific projects by phone, e-mail, and in face-to-face meetings.
Requirements: The Scientist will possess a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related field and 0-5 years of experience working in an industrial biotechnology lab. The selected candidate will have substantial laboratory experience with the manipulation and analysis of RNA and DNA. Expertise with DNA library preparation, exome enrichment, DNA or RNA immune-precipitation, SNP genotyping, RNA preparation, microRNA analysis, or splicing analysis would be preferred. The candidate should also have direct experience with experimental design and statistical analysis for systems biology experiments; experience using databases (e.g. MySQL) and statistical analysis software (R, SAS) is desirable. Although not required, a preference would be given to candidates with working knowledge of statistical analysis methods for diverse applications including clinical trial data, biomarker selection, genome-wide association, ChIP-Seq, methylation sequencing, or digital karyotyping.
This position requires excellent technical writing skills which must include a mastery of standard grammar and the ability to succinctly communicate scientific methods and data interpretation. The capacity to draft publication-quality first author scientific publications, including production of figures and supplementary data tables, is a primary requirement of the position. The selected candidate must be willing to maintain detailed and legible written records of experiments, data analysis procedures, and client communication. Because of the client-centered nature of ORB’s business, excellent oral communications and presentation skills are critical. A strong work ethic and a consistent positive attitude are also required.
Compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience, plus bonuses and stock options.
Staff Scientist – Bioinformatics
ORB is currently seeking a highly-motivated and entrepreneurial scientist to fill the position of Staff Scientist – Bioinformatics.
Description: The selected candidate will design and implement a software infrastructure at ORB for semi-automated processing and statistical analysis of genomics data derived from microarray and deep sequencing projects. The individual will take advantage of existing commercial software packages, open source applications, and script development tools to implement flexible data analysis pipelines that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of ORB clients. Custom scripts and applications will also be developed in Visual Basic, R, Perl, Python, Java, and other languages. The Staff Scientist – Bioinformatics will also supervise a project to enhance the biological sample workflow system at ORB. In addition to software development, the selected individual will also manage genome analysis projects for individual clients.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess a M.S. or Ph.D. in the physical or life sciences, and will have three or more years of recent experience in bioinformatics. The position requires proficiency in statistics and coding experience in two or more high-level scripting/programming languages including Visual Basic, R, Perl, Python, and Java. The candidate should have experience with multiple commercial and open source tools/platforms for processing of microarray and deep sequencing data (e.g. Bioconductor, ROOT, BRB Array Tools, CASAVA, Bowtie, Cufflinks). Working knowledge of the Linux operating system, server maintenance, and the Unix Shell command interface is also required. Familiarity with advanced statistical algorithms for biomarker selection and linear modeling of expression data would be a plus, as would experience with analysis of microarray- and sequencing-based CGH, genome-wide methylation, and Chip data sets. Prior wet-lab experience in genomics would also be helpful but not essential.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate superior presentation, writing, and oral communication skills. A strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and consistent positive attitude are required. Neatness, attention to detail, and a willingness to keep careful records are also critical. Three or more years of work experience in a for-profit business is preferred but not required.
Compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience, plus bonuses and stock options.
Contact: orbjobs@oceanridgebio.com