Karius · 2 months ago
Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist (Assay Development Analytics)
Redwood City, CA (Hybrid) or Remote (USA)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$142K/yr - $213K/yr
3+ years expKarius is a life science company focused on advancing diagnostic science through microbial insights. The Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist will be a key member of the Assay Development Analytics team, responsible for driving computational aspects of assay development and conducting innovative analyses to enhance diagnostic capabilities for infectious diseases.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareInformation TechnologyLife SciencePrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Individual contributor to Assay Development Analytics (ADA), which drives the computational aspects of assay development, focusing on analysis and optimization of new chemistries and lab techniques
Participate in experimental design, conduct computational analyses, understand rationale, set the analysis plan, and execute using the necessary tools and methodologies to deliver innovative assays
Work closely with colleagues across the Molecular Biology and Laboratory Operations teams to understand the properties of the assays and ways to improve our technologies
Continue to grow and learn in the necessary mathematical, technological, and software aspects of the field through internal knowledge acquisition and staying current with the latest relevant literature
Open to exploring multiple approaches for problem-solving and modeling including borrowing across a wide range of quantitative disciplines
Ensure high standards of data integrity, quality control, and validation, while maintaining rigorous quality documentation and dissemination of scientific findings
Provide clear visibility into areas of ownership and communicate weekly progress and results to stakeholders
Continue to grow and learn in the necessary biological/scientific domains and technological aspects of the field through novel knowledge acquisition but also staying current with the latest relevant literature
Share a passion for ensuring the quality of our statistical analysis, via reliability, reproducibility, and rigor
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, genetics, bioinformatics, metagenomics, or related fields (preferably with a focus on computational biology or machine learning) with 3+ years of postdoctoral and/or industry experience; OR Master's degree with 5+ years of directly relevant industry experience
Publications demonstrating innovative investigation and interpretation of biological data
Proven proficiency, and understanding of, modern statistics and machine learning
Proven proficiency with high-dimensional, large-scale datasets characterized by low signal-to-noise
Demonstrated excellence in communication and collaboration within cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams
Self-starter with the ability to independently drive results and influence project direction
Evidence of innovation in connecting biological insights to complex mechanisms of microbiome and host–environment interactions
Familiarity with a range of relevant laboratory techniques (either through hands-on work or from collaborations with laboratory-focused colleagues)
Familiarity and experience with bioinformatics tools, approaches, and workflows, particularly those related to next-generation sequencing data analysis
Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE) approaches to optimize process settings
Passionate, purpose-driven, and excited about Karius' mission: to conquer infectious diseases through innovations around genomic sequencing and machine learning
Excellence at communication and collaboration within a cross-functional team
Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
Self-starting mentality and ability to drive results
Comfortable working in an environment which combines both research aspects as well as development
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced (startup) environment
Company
Karius
Karius delivers genomic insights into infectious diseases, helping clinicians make critical, life-saving treatment decisions.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$354MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundOxford Finance LLCDCVC
2024-05-02Series C· $100M
2020-02-24Series B· $165M
2018-11-30Debt Financing· $25M
Leadership Team
Alexander Ford
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Blauwkamp
Chief Scientific Officer, Co-founder
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