Senior Data Scientist
GRAIL
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Menlo Park • California • United States
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About the role
- Envision, design, and lead projects to evaluate and improve machine learning classifier performance for cancer detection
- Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, and clinicians to plan, execute, and interpret experiments
- Develop high-quality, reproducible, and scalable software aligned with sound engineering principles
- Apply best practices in machine learning and statistics to generate robust, interpretable, and reliable results
- Analyze large-scale sequencing and genomics datasets to extract meaningful biological insights
- Contribute to the development and evaluation of novel machine learning methods, including deep learning approaches
- Communicate findings and present updates regularly in technical and cross-functional forums
- Contribute to scientific publications, internal tools, and production systems
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR M.S. with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR B.S. with 6+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience
- 2+ years of experience applying machine learning or statistical modeling in a research or production environment
- Strong expertise in data analysis using Python or R
- Deep understanding of modern machine learning and statistical methods
- Experience developing reproducible, well-structured code in a collaborative environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- flexible time-off or vacation
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- carefully selected mindfulness programs
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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningstatistical modelingdata analysisPythonRdeep learningsoftware developmentgenomicsbioinformaticscomputational biology
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscritical thinkingadaptabilityteamwork