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Bioinformatics Research Scientist II

1 month, 1 week ago
United States, Canada
Full-time
Mid Level
Data Scientist
Data Science and Analytics
AWS Machine Learning R
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Veracyte

Veracyte

Veracyte develops innovative molecular diagnostic tests that provide clinicians with critical insights to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Pharmaceuticals
251-1K
Founded 2008
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Description

  • Analyze gene expression, transcriptomic, and next-generation sequencing data to generate biological and clinical insights.
  • Apply statistical and machine-learning methods to large-scale clinical and research datasets, primarily from prostate cancer cohorts.
  • Design, train, and evaluate supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for disease subtype and endpoint prediction.
  • Develop clinically actionable genomic signatures across multiple disease areas.
  • Document methods, analyses, and results to support reproducibility and regulatory-grade research standards.
  • Translate research findings into presentations, abstracts, and publications for internal and external audiences.
  • Communicate results to scientists, clinicians, academic collaborators, and commercial partners.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support research initiatives that inform product development and scientific strategy.

Requirements

  • PhD in Cancer Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or a related field, or an M.Sc. with 3-4 years of relevant post-graduate experience (postdoc or industry).
  • Deep familiarity with cancer genomics, pathology, or clinical management; prostate cancer experience is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience analyzing transcriptomics and NGS data.
  • Expertise in R programming and data analysis.
  • Strong proficiency in feature reduction techniques and visualization methods such as U-MAP.
  • Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms and model performance evaluation.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud computing architecture; AWS is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience presenting scientific results in collaborative settings.
  • Remote-friendly for candidates in the US or Canada; on-site office options available in South San Francisco or San Diego.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary range of $122,000-$170,000 USD, depending on location.
  • Eligibility for additional discretionary bonuses and incentives.
  • Eligibility for restricted stock units.
  • Remote-friendly work arrangement.
  • On-site office options in South San Francisco or San Diego.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Inclusive, collaborative workplace culture.
  • Opportunity to work at a mission-driven company focused on transforming cancer care.

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