Front-End Web Developers at LabLife.org, a startup supported by Addgene

LabLife is seeking web developers to help lead the founding development team for a new web-based application targeting biologists. LabLife.org will be the first software platform for biologists to efficiently handle all their information technology tasks including analyzing data, sharing results, communicating with labmates and connecting with other researchers around the world.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a start-up project on the ground level. Our talented team of entrepreneurs seeks to revolutionize biology research by delivering the first software platform of its kind to address this market. If you’re a self-motivated, highly productive problem-solver, you’ll fit right in!

LabLife is funded by Addgene, a leading provider of data and repository services for the academic research community.

Design and develop front-end web applications and interfaces with a talented team of software engineers.

The successful candidate must have a vibrant, self-motivated, get-it-done attitude; the ability to think critically; good communication and collaborative development skills; a desire to learn in new areas; and the discipline to pay attention to details, quality, and deadlines.

Experience in HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, and interface design required. Experience/familiarity with C++, other web programming languages, MySQL and Unix a plus.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Start Date: Immediate.

Job Location: Company is located at One Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA; Close to MIT & the Red Line.

Compensation: Based on experience, competitive with market.

LabLife is supported by, and developed in partnership with, Addgene - a dynamic company developing tools that help scientists improve their research. Founded in 2004, Addgene assists academic scientists by helping them distribute their research results and materials more efficiently with the academic community. Learn more about Addgene at www.addgene.org .

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