Nicole Ratib
Scientist II, Bioinformatics @ Pivot Bio | Microbial Genomics, Nextflow, AWS, Docker
- Role
- Scientist Ii, Bioinformatics at Pivot Bio
- Location
- Fullerton, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicole Ratib
Pivot Bio empowers agricultural sustainability through innovative bioinformatics solutions, where we develop and implement genomic data pipelines to unravel microbial complexities and drive impactful discoveries. With over three years at the forefront of bioinformatics, our team focuses on leveraging molecular biology and computational tools to advance research in microbial genomics and data-driven problem-solving. Previously, at the Simons Foundation, we secured significant funding for advancing marine microbial ecology research and contributed to mentoring initiatives for aspiring scientists. These experiences reflect a commitment to harnessing microbial insights to address global challenges, with a focus on collaboration, precision, and impactful outcomes.
Experience
Scientist Ii, Bioinformatics
Aug 2025 — Present
Lead the company\'s bioinformatics function, defining strategy for NGS data analysis and pipeline development across the organizationDevelop and maintain Nextflow-based pipelines supporting sequencing QC, genome assembly, and variant analysis workflowsLead tech transfer of qPCR workflow to third-party laboratories, ensuring reproducibility, data integrity, and adherence to quality standardsMentor research associate on NGS library preparation, qPCR assays, and bioinformatics pipeline execution
Education
University of Southern California
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Molecular Biology
2013 — 2019
California State University, Fullerton
Master of Science (MS), Molecular Biology
2011 — 2013
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Science (BS), Molecular Biology
2007 — 2011
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