
Data Scientist
GRAIL
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Menlo Park • United States
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About the role
- Analyze and interpret large-scale NGS datasets to identify biological and molecular patterns of cancers related to cancer detection
- Design, implement and validate innovative statistical methods and machine learning models to extract and interpret cancer genomic signals for product innovation
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams (computational, clinical, assay development, and product) to translate data-driven insights to actionable decisions
- Present and communicate high-quality, evidence-based research findings with clarity and rigor
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Cancer Genomics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Engineering or a related field.
- Proven track record in working with large-scale omics datasets in R or Python.
- Proven expertise in cancer genomics — excellent knowledge of cancer biology, tumor genetics, and molecular mechanisms of oncogenesis.
- Familiarity with NGS data processing, statistical modeling, and machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary environments.
Benefits
- flexible time-off or vacation
- a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- carefully selected mindfulness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
NGS data analysisstatistical methodsmachine learning modelsdata interpretationRPythonstatistical modelingcancer genomicstumor geneticsmolecular mechanisms
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginterdisciplinary teamworkclarity in presentationevidence-based research
Certifications
Ph.D. in Cancer GenomicsPh.D. in StatisticsPh.D. in BioinformaticsPh.D. in Computational BiologyPh.D. in Data SciencePh.D. in Engineering