Career Opportunities at Partek

We are seeking talented, ambitious, and creative individuals who are self-motivated. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes health benefits and 401(k) matching. To apply for the career opportunities listed below, send an electronic copy of your resume to Human Resources and include the title of the opportunity desired. Note that all career opportunities are located at Partek headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri unless otherwise listed.

Application Developer

Application Developers at Partek work with customers and Field Application Specialists to develop new, cutting-edge applications within Partek software. The successful candidate will have extensive design and implementation skills as well as experience implementing scientific software applications. Required qualifications:

B.S. (or higher) in Computer Science
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Strong background in computational methods, mathematics, statistics
Ability to work successfully in project groups

Systems Developer

Systems Developers at Partek provide software infrastructure for our development platform, systems development for internal and external applications (including our web site), as well as integration interfaces with external software. The successful candidate will have broad software engineering skills and experience in multi-platform application environments. Required qualifications:

B.S. (or higher) in Computer Science
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Experience with database, web, and systems integration
Experience on multiple platforms (e.g. UNIX, Windows)

User Interface Developer

UI Developers at Partek develop user interfaces that are easy to use and design and implement the look and feel of the user experience. The successful candidate will have extensive design and implementation skills and experience designing scientific software user interfaces and scientific visualization. Required qualifications:

B.S. (or higher) in Computer Science
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Experience with Tcl/Tk a plus

Graphics Developer

Graphics Developers at Partek provide visualizations for statistically interesting data. The successful candidate will have extensive design and implementation skills and experience designing scientific software user interfaces and scientific visualization. Required qualifications:

B.S. (or higher) in Computer Science
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Experience with OpenGL on multiple platforms

Bioinformatics Data Management Developer

Bioinformatics Data Management Developers at Partek define, organize, manage, and control flexible interfaces to biological data for high performance algorithms. The successful candidate will have practical design experience and solid implementation skills in developing data management components for large scientific data sets. Required qualifications:

B.S. (or higher) in Computer Science
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Strong background in developing data management methods for large scientific data sets
Experience with microarray data formats and library files a plus

Statistician

Statisticians at Partek develop statistical applications, assist with planning and assessment of projects, and consult with customers and collaborators on the proper application of statistical techniques. The successful candidate will have strong computer skills and the ability to relate statistical concepts and applications to statistical and non-statistical Partek users. Required qualifications:

M.S. (or higher) in Statistics or Mathematics with 4+ years experience in statistics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think analytically and to write technical material
Travel an average of five days per month to conduct training & consulting at customer sites

Account Manager

Account Managers at Partek prepare and deliver presentations to customers, direct internal resources including pre-sales and post-sales services and contracts, and conduct follow-up with customers to track satisfaction levels and uncover additional customer needs. The successful candidate will have knowledge of advanced strategic sales techniques and have an ability to relate technical concepts to applications and users needs. Required qualifications:

B.S. in Science, Business, or related discipline and a background in life sciences or technology
3+ years experience in the sales or marketing of computer software solutions (including related training products and services)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel on a frequent basis
Location: US - St. Louis; Europe

Field Application Specialist

Field Application Specialists at Partek support customer inquiries, give software training, teach at customer sites, and attend trade shows on a frequent basis. The successful candidate will have higher-level technical software skills, general knowledge in biology, and ability to do statistical data analysis. Required qualifications:

M.S. in Biology or closely related field with a background in life sciences
Ability to consult with customer in defining user requirements
Knowledge of gene/exon expression, SNP, mass spectrometry
Travel 25% time for customer field consulting, support and user training
Location: US - St. Louis; Europe; Singapore

Technical Writer

Technical Writers at Partek are an integral part of the end-user's software experience by editing existing and writing new software documentation. The successful candidate will have knowledge of biological concepts and statistics, as well as experience writing end-user software documentation. Scientific writing experience preferred, but not required. When applying, send a brief non-proprietary writing sample in addition to your resume and cover letter. Required qualifications:

B.S. (or higher) in English, Biology, or similar fields
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think analytically
Experience writing technical material

Marketing Communications

Partek is looking for a creative thinker to join our team and take our marketing to new levels. Responsibilities include both strategic and branding marketing activities, and may include, but are not limited to maintaining the company website, updating and creating new brochures and marketing materials, and traveling to conferences to promote our software. Knowledge of genomics preferred, but not required. Required qualifications:

B.S. (or higher) in Marketing or similar field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience overseeing marketing campaigns
Ability to travel on a frequent basis