Bioinformatics Data Scientist

GRAIL

Data Scientist analyzing genomic datasets to uncover signals and model cancer biology for early detection innovation. Working cross-functionally with experts to strengthen test performance.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeMenlo Park • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $136,000 - $167,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorchScikit-LearnTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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 genomics — excellent knowledge and hands-on experience on genomics technologies and analysis methods.
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

Comp & perks

flexible time-off or vacation
a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
medical, dental, and vision coverage
carefully selected mindfulness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

NGS datasets analysisstatistical methodsmachine learning modelsgenomic signals extractionRPythongenomics technologiesstatistical modelingdata processing

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginterdisciplinary teamwork

Certifications

Ph.D. in Cancer GenomicsPh.D. in StatisticsPh.D. in BioinformaticsPh.D. in Computational BiologyPh.D. in Data SciencePh.D. in Engineering