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Job Description Summary
We are looking for a data scientist or computational biologist with expertise in human genetics and machine learning. This role will be part of a team applying advanced deep learning methods to tackle medical challenges and improve patient outcomes. The candidate should be able to integrate analyze and interpret large biomedical datasets using various computational tools. We seek a motivated creative and collaborative individual.Job Description
Internal Job Title: Expert I Data Science/Expert II Data Science
Position Location: Hybrid onsite San Diego CA #LI-Hybrid
About the Role:
We are looking for a data scientist or computational biologist with expertise in human genetics and machine learning. This role will be part of a team applying advanced deep learning methods to tackle medical challenges and improve patient outcomes. The candidate should be able to integrate analyze and interpret large biomedical datasets using various computational tools. We seek a motivated creative and collaborative individual.
Your responsibilities will include:
Analyze model and integrate genetics and genomics data including Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) and single-cell ATAC-seq (scATAC-seq) to better understand complex diseases
Implement and benchmark deep learning models to drive innovation in drug discovery with a focus on human genetics data
Work with wet lab scientists to develop testable biological hypotheses and collaborate in designing rigorous preclinical experiments
Collaborate with other data scientists and be a subject matter expert in machine learning portion of the project
What youll bring to the role:
Ph.D. with 0-3 years of experience (or M.S. with equivalence) in computational biology population genetics data science statistics computer science or a related field
Experience in human genetics research using mendelian randomization fine-mapping LDSC and rare variant analysis is required
Strong foundation in deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) based model evaluation techniques; familiarity with large language models (LLMs) or related NLP techniques or attention networks is encouraged
Proficiency in python or similar programming languages with experience in ML or DL frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
Experience analyzing high-dimensional data sets with a preference for experience in genetics and OMICs data (e.g. epigenetics genomics proteomics or single cell transcriptomics)
Proficient in written and spoken English
Openness to learning new science and tolerance for diverse communication styles across discipline boundaries
The salary for this position is expected to range between:
Expert I Data Science: $93800 and $174200 per year
Expert II Data Science: $103600 and $192400 per year
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other benefits. In addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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Salary Range
$93800.00 - $174200.00Skills Desired
Biostatistics Computer Programming Data Analysis Databases Data Management Data Mining Data Quality Data Visualization Deep Learning Graph Algorithms High-Performance Computing Logistic Regression Model Machine Learning (Ml) Master Data Management Pandas (Python) Python (Programming Language) R (Programming Language) Random Forest Algorithm Sql (Structured Query Language) Statistical Modeling Time Series AnalysisFull-Time