Sr Computational Scientist
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Job Location:
South San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OVERVIEW
The Sr Computational Scientist builds and maintains the underlying assays and analytical pipelines working closely with molecular biologists and software engineers. Contributions include validating product updates developing statistical analysis methods and sharing methods in the form of simple re-usable software.
- Location: Hybrid South San Francisco
RESPONSIBILITIES
Make critical contributions to awesome products in a cutting-edge clinical genomics laboratory.
Use rigorous data science and modern software best practices to create efficient reliable and optimized bioinformatics pipelines.
Lead project teams that build validate and future-proof new products and product features.
Work closely with talent molecular biologists software engineers automation engineers and data scientists.
Characterize data resulting from novel molecular assays and guide molecular protocol development from a statistical perspective.
Mentor junior scientists and research associates guiding the overall path and success of key projects.
Author posters and publications demonstrating the scientific prowess of our products and algorithms that power the products.
Work with legal staff to secure intellectual property rights for inventions pertaining to our products.
Communicate results to stakeholders across the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in Computational Biology Statistics Molecular Biology Genetics Computer Science Systems Biology Biophysics Physics or a related discipline.
5 years of experience developing methods to analyze large noisy real-world data sets (in the context of molecular biology and/or human genetics a plus).
Experience leading multi-departmental projects and mentoring junior scientists and research associates.
Experience developing custom analysis methods and algorithms and analysis pipelines.
Experience working with CLIA-validated assays and authoring CLIA validation plans Illumina Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and other sequencing platforms.
Strong computation skills fluency in Python and a workflow definition language and knowledge of software engineering best practices.
Multiple peer-reviewed publications.
Experience with modern medical genetics data sets preferred.
Working knowledge of nucleic acid chemistry and genetics preferred.
A sense of humility coupled with deep compassion impeccable integrity and an eagerness to be part of a caring and supportive team.
Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder)
Minimum $176000 and Midpoint $220000 in the Bay Area. We take geographic location into account when determining base salary to ensure equitable and competitive compensation.
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ABOUT US
Myriad Genetics Inc. is a leading personalized medicine company dedicated to being a trusted advisor transforming patient lives worldwide with pioneering molecular diagnostics. Myriad discovers and commercializes molecular diagnostic tests that: determine the risk of developing disease accurately diagnose disease assess the risk of disease progression and guide treatment decisions across six major medical specialties where molecular diagnostics can significantly improve patient care and lower healthcare costs. Myriad is focused on three strategic imperatives: maintaining leadership in an expanding hereditary cancer market diversifying its product portfolio through the introduction of new products and increasing the revenue contribution from international markets. For more information on how Myriad is making a difference please visit the Companys website: .
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EEO
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our hiring and all other employment decisions we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic including race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital or veteran status pregnancy or disability or any other basis protected under applicable accordance with applicable law we make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Myriad Genetics is an inclusive work environment and welcomes all applicants. If you need assistance submitting your application due to a disability you can request an accommodation by contacting
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Myriad Genetics is a leading genetic testing and precision medicine company dedicated to advancing health and wellbeing for all. Myriad discovers and offers genetic tests that help assess the risk of developing disease or disease progression and guide treatment decisions across medica ... View more
