Lead Bioinformatics Scientist

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and improve analysis pipelines for diagnostic tests, including detection of cancer-associated variants or methylation patterns and implementation of evidence-based quality control thresholds.
• Leverage accurate statistical or probabilistic models to build the next round of algorithms and products.
• Move products through the full development process, from research through commercial launch.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline required.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of post-graduate experience in a data science and/or bioinformatics role.
• Experience leading technical projects, including defining and meeting project milestones, delegating tasks to more junior team members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience using Python or R for scientific data analysis and visualization.
• Strong foundation in statistical modeling/machine learning, including probability theory and estimation/classification methods.
• Proven ability to apply mathematical principles to solve real estimation problems and implement practical solutions.