Remain at the forefront of molecular techniques in oncology, and collaborate with the larger team to bring forward the next generation of assays for early cancer detection.
Must haves
PhD degree in computational biology, cancer biology, statistics, bioinformatics, or related quantitative field.
Experience in NGS assay and pipeline development. Demonstrated track record of implementing complex workflows for high throughput NGS data processing.
Strong quantitative reasoning and data analysis skills, with a demonstrated ability to apply them effectively to relevant scientific problems.
Strong computational and programming skills, including thorough experience with Python statistical packages (Numpy, Matplotlib, Pandas) or equivalents in other languages like R.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate to both scientific and broader audiences.
Ability to work on a cross-functional team in our highly collaborative environment, working with both computational and experimental scientists.
Nice to haves
Expert knowledge of chromatin biology, liquid biopsy, DNA methylation and their relevance in cancer early detection.
Extensive experience working with DNA methylation data for biomarker discovery research.
Experience in developing, applying, and evaluating statistical and/or machine learning algorithms.
Benefits and additional information
The US target range of our base salary rate for new hires is $131,325 - $189,525. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.
Freenome is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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