Veracyte, Inc.

Senior Data Scientist

Veracyte, Inc.

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $186,000 - $243,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSCloudPython

About the role

  • Develop digital pathology AI (DPAI) models with WSI data to predict clinical outcome and pathological/morphologic features, adapting open-source state-of-the-art AI foundation models to Veracyte’s data
  • Evaluate and analyze DPAI models with respect to clinical, pathological and genomic outcomes, linking explainability of model features to biology
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners, including medical and business development teams and key opinion leaders, to understand clinical and business requirements and tailor algorithms
  • Work with bioinformaticians, statisticians, and medical experts to document projects and generate analyses and visualizations for peer-reviewed publication
  • Provide technical leadership, independently drive project execution and completion, and communicate findings to experts and non-experts through presentations and academic writing

Requirements

  • PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied Math or equivalent field
  • 8+ years of experience in a data/applied scientist role or equivalent
  • Expert in Python or equivalent language for AI/ML development, including data manipulation and preparation
  • Proficient in statistical analysis, especially survival modelling and hypothesis testing (multivariate regression modelling with interaction effects)
  • Experience working in cloud computing environments (AWS preferred)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in summarizing and communicating findings from data with attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
  • Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements
  • Ability to explain AI/ML concepts to experts and non-experts, including formal presentation and academic writing
  • Experience with generation of publication-quality figures
  • Knowledge of cancer biology (preferred)
  • Proficiency with documentation and submission in regulated diagnostic environments (LDT or IVD) (preferred)
  • Experience working with real world clinical data (preferred)