The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is a highly successful nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate cures through stem cell research.
We seek a Senior Staff/Staff Software Engineer to support our high-throughput automated cell culture platform, the NYSCF Global Stem Cell Array®. This innovative platform facilitates large-scale cell line production and experimentation for studying human diseases such as Parkinson’s and diabetes. As one of the world's largest automated cell culture platforms, this cutting-edge tool fuels research progression and empowers scientists to undertake expansive experiments and downstream assays.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications that enable Array team members to track, optimize, and automate lab workflows within our ever-evolving, state-of-the-art research laboratory. You will work closely with fellow software engineers and interface directly with the broader team, including biologists, automation engineers, data scientists, and project managers.
What you’ll do:
- Lead projects to enhance and expand the functionality of our Laboratory Information System (LIMS), primarily using C# and Visual Basic (.NET).
- Collaborate with team members to design and architect SQL database schemas, write and maintain stored procedures, and utilize Entity Framework Core.
- Develop critical data management tools and interfaces that streamline laboratory workflows and support experimental processes.
- Maintain, update, and refactor legacy components as required.
- Design and implement robust automated testing frameworks for unit, integration, and system tests.
- Mentor junior developers, guiding best practices in software development and system architecture.
What we’re looking for:
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, with extensive knowledge in C#, Visual Basic .NET and WinForms.
- Significant experience with SQL, database design, and (ideally) the use of Entity Framework.
- Someone who is actively coding daily and is up to date on industry best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in balancing the maintenance of existing codebase(s) while implementing approaches to modernize and improve the underlying architecture.
- Have a strong interest in mentoring other developers and an active interest in engaging end users for application development.
- Familiarity with AWS and DevOps experience is a plus.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders of varying technical abilities and drive projects to successful completion.
- Mission-driven and passionate about making a difference; interest in Biology, Science, and/or Disease Research a plus.
At NYSCF, we believe diversity in all forms makes us a better team, and we celebrate it. Yet studies have shown that women, people of color, and other minoritized individuals in STEM may be less likely to apply to jobs where they do not meet all of the criteria. Therefore, if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that goes into effect on the first of the month following your start date. It includes a choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with 2% employer match (immediate vesting schedule which starts after your first 90 days), short and long term insurance, life insurance, inclusive paid parental leave program, pretax transit and parking, legal aid benefits and wellness benefits. Our paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal days, flexible holidays, summer flex program, and all company holidays. If a visa is required, NYSCF will cover all of those costs. Relocation will sometimes be necessary; therefore, we will provide you with an allowance.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
NYSCF is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our organization. We provide equal opportunities to all applicants for employment without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The position is based at our location in Manhattan.
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