Bioinformatics Scientist – Post Diagnostics Applications

Job ID: 2193
Job date: 2022-06-30
End Date: 2022-08-29

Company : GRAIL 

Country : United States 

Role : Bioinformatics Scientist 


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Job Description:

This position is with the post-diagnosis group within GRAIL's Bioinformatics and Data Science organization. We are building a team to detect disease, monitor the dynamics of disease burden, and to characterize disease biology with a specific focus on patients after they have been diagnosed with cancer. We work closely with interdisciplinary scientists, clinicians, engineers, and external collaborators to build new diagnostic products to support pharmaceutical development and cancer patient care.

You Will:

    • Execute end-to-end analyses that include data gathering, processing, analysis, iteration with stakeholders, and presentation of results.
    • Contribute to cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams including data engineering, software engineering, clinical, laboratory operations, research, and product development.
    • Create and communicate rigorous scientific analyses.

Your Background Includes:

    • Master's in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Biological Sciences, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent preparation and experience.
    • Expertise in R or Python is required, proficiency in Linux environment, version control tools, and reproducible research practices.
    • Proven track record of strong contributions demonstrated by highly cited publications, impactful tools, products, or data sets used by the scientific community, presentations at international conferences, and awards.
    • Preferred, 1+ years relevant experience in positions of increasing responsibility.
    • Deep understanding of modern statistical and machine learning tools for analysis of genomics datasets.
    • Demonstrated ability to apply these skills to uncover new biological insights from large genomics datasets.
    • Self-direction, willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills.


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Additional Info:
GRAIL is an Equal Employment Office and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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