Job ID: 308566066
Job date: 2017-04-22
End Date:
Company : Freenome Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-04-22
End Date:
Company : Freenome Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
As a computational biologist at Freenome, you will be an integral part of our R&D team, working in collaboration with machine learning specialists to develop the core analysis technology driving Freenome’s mission of early detection and intervention in human disease. You will also work closely with our molecular biologists to evaluate new laboratory methods that can drive improvements in end-to-end assay performance. Responsibilities: -Participate in cutting edge research in statistical modeling and inference of biology (including cancer research, genomics, computational biology/bioinformatics, immunology, therapeutics, and more) -Utilize and code optimal methods to solve real world, large scale health problems Requirements: -PhD (or equivalent research experience) in computational biology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, genomics, or a related field -Extensive experience working with next-generation sequencing data. You’ve analyzed raw reads to test scientific questions -Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language: Python, Java, C++, etc -Proficiency in a scientific data processing ecosystem: R, Python/Numpy, etc -Basic knowledge of statistics: significance testing (and the hazards therein), Bayes’ theorem, properties of basic probability distributions used in computational biology -Skilled at clearly communicating scientific results with a team and working collaboratively towards next steps. Above The Average: -3+ years postdoctoral research in industry or academia and demonstrated success in leading research and development projects. -Expertise in oncology, immunology, developmental biology, or similar applied fields. -Experience working with NGS data beyond diploid germline DNA-seq: RNA-seq, single-cell sequencing, metagenomics, epigenomics, etc. -Experience working with other digital biological data: mass spec, images, EHR/EMR, etc. -Bench experience: you’ve analyzed data you generated yourself. -Applied experience in machine learning: cross-validation, parametric and nonparametric regression, hierarchical modeling, ensemble learning, neural networks, and graphical models. -Experience with software engineering best practices: code quality, testing, performance optimization, development of research tools infrastructure.
Additional Info:
What is Freenome ? Freenome is a health technology company bringing accurate, accessible and non-invasive disease screenings to you and your doctor to proactively treat cancer and other diseases at their most manageable stages. Freenome is a place where you can do your best, most meaningful work, and contribute to a whole new way of thinking about curing cancer. It’s a data-driven, diverse company at the intersection of biology, technology and medicine. Our Mission: Equip you and your family with knowledge and tools to maintain a healthier life and prevent disease. Freenome’s culture: Our culture is simple. We value Empathy, Trust and Integrity. We feel from the perspectives of each other, patients and the communities we serve. We give each other the benefit of the doubt and believe we’re all working as a team towards our goals. We conduct ourselves with integrity, empowering others to grow in a collaborative environment. Freenome explicitly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. What does a successful person look like at Freenome? You can prioritize, manage and execute your goals and align them to the mission of Freenome. You’re a steward of the culture and hold yourself and the team accountable. You believe hiring and mentorship are fundamental to building the organization. You bring ownership to your role, focus on your process and find the gaps to help Freenome reach its full potential. You welcome feedback and criticism knowing its value is to build people up and support each other, rather than tearing each other down. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
As a computational biologist at Freenome, you will be an integral part of our R&D team, working in collaboration with machine learning specialists to develop the core analysis technology driving Freenome’s mission of early detection and intervention in human disease. You will also work closely with our molecular biologists to evaluate new laboratory methods that can drive improvements in end-to-end assay performance. Responsibilities: -Participate in cutting edge research in statistical modeling and inference of biology (including cancer research, genomics, computational biology/bioinformatics, immunology, therapeutics, and more) -Utilize and code optimal methods to solve real world, large scale health problems Requirements: -PhD (or equivalent research experience) in computational biology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, genomics, or a related field -Extensive experience working with next-generation sequencing data. You’ve analyzed raw reads to test scientific questions -Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language: Python, Java, C++, etc -Proficiency in a scientific data processing ecosystem: R, Python/Numpy, etc -Basic knowledge of statistics: significance testing (and the hazards therein), Bayes’ theorem, properties of basic probability distributions used in computational biology -Skilled at clearly communicating scientific results with a team and working collaboratively towards next steps. Above The Average: -3+ years postdoctoral research in industry or academia and demonstrated success in leading research and development projects. -Expertise in oncology, immunology, developmental biology, or similar applied fields. -Experience working with NGS data beyond diploid germline DNA-seq: RNA-seq, single-cell sequencing, metagenomics, epigenomics, etc. -Experience working with other digital biological data: mass spec, images, EHR/EMR, etc. -Bench experience: you’ve analyzed data you generated yourself. -Applied experience in machine learning: cross-validation, parametric and nonparametric regression, hierarchical modeling, ensemble learning, neural networks, and graphical models. -Experience with software engineering best practices: code quality, testing, performance optimization, development of research tools infrastructure.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- Cancer biology
- DNA sequencing
- immunology
- Machine Learning
- Metagenomics
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in Java
- Programming in R
- RNA-seq
- Statistics
Areas :
Additional Info:
What is Freenome ? Freenome is a health technology company bringing accurate, accessible and non-invasive disease screenings to you and your doctor to proactively treat cancer and other diseases at their most manageable stages. Freenome is a place where you can do your best, most meaningful work, and contribute to a whole new way of thinking about curing cancer. It’s a data-driven, diverse company at the intersection of biology, technology and medicine. Our Mission: Equip you and your family with knowledge and tools to maintain a healthier life and prevent disease. Freenome’s culture: Our culture is simple. We value Empathy, Trust and Integrity. We feel from the perspectives of each other, patients and the communities we serve. We give each other the benefit of the doubt and believe we’re all working as a team towards our goals. We conduct ourselves with integrity, empowering others to grow in a collaborative environment. Freenome explicitly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. What does a successful person look like at Freenome? You can prioritize, manage and execute your goals and align them to the mission of Freenome. You’re a steward of the culture and hold yourself and the team accountable. You believe hiring and mentorship are fundamental to building the organization. You bring ownership to your role, focus on your process and find the gaps to help Freenome reach its full potential. You welcome feedback and criticism knowing its value is to build people up and support each other, rather than tearing each other down. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]