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Job Summary:

Zymo Research is seeking a motivated and talented Junior Full Stack Web Developer to join our dynamic team at our Tustin, CA office. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end web development and a willingness to learn and grow. This role involves developing and maintaining web applications, internal tools, e-commerce platforms and APIs that improve operational efficiency, enhance user experiences, and support Zymo Research's mission of advancing scientific discovery.

As a Junior Full Stack Web Developer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including scientists, product managers, and fellow developers, to create production quality customer-facing applications and/or internal operational software.

This role is contract to hire fully onsite Monday-Friday in Tustin, CA.

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain and develop user interfaces and components of an internal laboratory information management system (LIMS).

Work with lab scientists and staff to design user flows for the operation of different lab tests.

Develop static sites with landing pages and blogs using WordPress.

Develop e-commerce sites with headless Shopify architecture and content management system. Develop custom frontends according to design and specifications.

Back-End Development

Maintain and develop backend code and logics of an internal LIMS to accommodate addition of new tests and workflows.

Contribute to the modification and design of database schema and architecture.

Develop code to interact with e-commerce services' APIs such as Shopify, Klaviyo, SendGrid, Twilio, Stripe, etc.

Develop middleware to support data flow and synchronization between different 3rd party services and/or internal systems.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience).

Proficiency in React and/or Next.js framework, HTML, CSS.

Proficiency in Python backend framework such as Django and Flask.

Experience in creating and using REST APIs.

Experience in version control tools such as Git.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Shopify site development, preferably in headless architecture.

Experience with content management systems such as Sanity.

Experience with Docker and CI/CD tools.

Experience with AWS services such as S3, SQS, API Gateway, Lambda, etc.

About Us:

Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you! 

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $37.00 -$47.00 the hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages
• EAP Sessions
• Vacation Time plus Company Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Generous 401(K) with matching 
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages
• Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays 
• Complimentary EV Charging 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location:

Onsite - Zymo Research Operations - Tustin, CA

Disclaimer:

At Zymo, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process.

All legitimate communications will come from an official Zymo or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to careers@zymoresearch.com