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Position Overview

The Data Scientist II role is responsible for conducting complex analysis of genetic data and building statistical models with limited oversight. 

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Collaborate with wet lab scientists to design experiments and analyze data for internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs thorough analysis of DNA sequencing data to understand outliers, make descriptive figures, and address key statistical and biological questions.
• Build and evaluate probabilistic models of experimental processes for data generation.
• Present results to diverse audience, including a variety of stakeholders, from wet lab scientists to clinicians to executives.
• Be a problem solver: communicate well, ask questions, proactively eliminate bottlenecks, and be the person people go to when they want a job done correctly. 
• Regulatory responsibilities per Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

Position Requirements

Required

• PhD and 2+ years of experience; or
• MS/MA degree +10 years of relevant experience

Preferred

• Strong experience in analyzing biological datasets
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as Python or R
• Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in presenting technical material to diverse audiences
• Degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or related field
• Strong experience in analyzing high-throughput DNA sequencing data
• Bioinformatic pipeline building, altering, and maintenance
• Verification and validation work using CLSI guidelines
• Development of IVD assays
• Background or experience in oncology and immunology

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Compensation

Salary Range: $113,500 - $170,300

Other compensation elements include:

• equity grant
• bonus eligible

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