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Senior Bioinformatics Research Engineer

Freenome
Location
Brisbane, California
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Computational Science
Salary
$161,925 - $227,325
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD in a quantitative field such as computational biology, cancer biology, statistics, bioinformatics, computer science, or B.S./M.S. and equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience with bioinformatics infrastructure, automation, and software engineering
  • Robust history of delivering major technical projects or analyses
  • Strong computational and programming skills, in Python or equivalent, including thorough experience with large scale systems and user bases
  • Fundamental understanding of bioinformatics, including the central dogma, molecular or cancer biology, or familiarity with regulatory processes
  • Experience in NGS data analysis and bioinformatic pipelines
Nice to have
  • Experience in applying statistical methods and algorithms to large-scale datasets
  • Experience in analyzing one or more of the following biological modalities: epigenomics, proteomics (including mass spectrometry), transcriptomics (RNA-seq)
  • Track record of selflessly supporting and growing highly effective teams
What the job really is

As a Senior Bioinformatics Research Engineer at Freenome, you will develop and deploy bioinformatics research software and tools within an interdisciplinary R&D team. Your work will involve creating solutions that integrate machine learning and biological data, while managing data sources for advanced analysis. This role focuses on building scalable data pipelines and improving the reliability of the science platform to support early cancer diagnosis.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $161,925 - $227,325
  • Eligibility for equity and cash bonuses
  • Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in office or remote option
  • Individual total compensation may vary based on several factors, including location and experience
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