Senior Software Engineers for LabLife, a startup supported by Addgene

LabLife is seeking senior software engineers to lead the founding development team for a new web-based application targeting biologists. LabLife.org is 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.

Help lead the founding team to design, develop, deploy, and manage a new web application, including platform and GUI development.

Successful candidates 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.

At least 3 years of experience, or equivalent, developing software applications in C++; web development, Javascript, and AJAX experience preferred; must have database and UNIX experience and expertise. Independent software development and project management experiences, expertise in Bioinformatics, and familiarity with basic molecular biology methods such as cloning are pluses. Experience developing and managing high-volume websites also desired.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience. Master’s Degree in related field preferred.

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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