Bioinformatics / Genetics Data Scientist Full-time NEW

Data Scientist Or Computational Biologist

Our innovative neuroscience disease area is looking for a data scientist or computational biologist, based at our San Diego site, with expertise in human genetics and machine learning. This key role will join a team developing novel approaches in genetic medicine to tackle medical challenges and improve patient outcomes. The successful candidate should be able to integrate, analyze, and interpret large biomedical datasets using various computational tools. If this sounds like you, don't miss out on this opportunity!

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 bioinformatics / sequence analysis portion of a drug discovery and development project.
• Analyze large amounts of sequencing data to guide the identification and development of DNA-based (AAV-based), RNA-based (xRNA), or protein-based (antibodies) treatments.
• Utilize bioinformatics skills to identify novel therapeutic targets and develop insights how genetic variants affect human disease in general.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Senior Expert I: Ph.D. with 2 or more years of experience (ideally in industry) in computational biology, genomics, biological sequence design, or related fields. Senior Expert II 3+ years of industry experience in computational biology, genomics biological sequence design or related fields.
• Experience in programming with Python and/or R
• Experience in processing and analyzing sequencing data, genomic variations
• Experience in neuroscience and/or rare diseases highly preferred

EEO Statement:

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