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Computational Biologist

Organisation Name: Invitae
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Country: United States

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Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company trusted by millions of patients and their providers to deliver timely genetic information using digital technology. We aim to provide accurate and actionable answers to strengthen medical decision-making for individuals and their families. Invitae's genetics experts apply a rigorous approach to data and research, serving as the foundation of their mission to bring comprehensive genetic information into mainstream medicine to improve healthcare for billions of people.

We have an available opening in our CSI team for talented and motivated Computational Biologists with expertise developing computational methods to analyze and model complex biological datasets and processes. As a core member of this team, the primary responsibility of Computational Biologists is to contribute to the development and scalable deployment of diverse, integrated computational systems that can provide key support for clinical interpretation of genetic testing results. The team is highly cross-functional and multi-disciplinary. You will work along-side genomic scientists, biophysicists, cellular engineers, data scientists, AI engineers, software engineers, genetic counselors, and medical geneticists to bring improved healthcare to patients.

Our team is committed to advancing the science and technology of genetic testing. This commitment requires us to integrate and foster the knowledge and growth of diverse domain expertise in biological, computational, and clinical sciences. Your ability to apply advanced quantitative analyses in the understanding, quality control, and modeling of data from functional genomics assays, computational simulations, clinical genomics, and other diverse types of biological data will help define state-of-the-art genetic testing.

What you’ll do:

  • Design, develop, and validate advanced computational methods and model complex biological processes and datasets, including data from large-scale mutational analyses, functional genomics assays (e.g. single-cell RNA-sequencing), molecular (e.g. protein) structures, dynamics and complexes, statistical genetics approaches and more.
  • Develop, implement, and validate the application and use of modern data science techniques –that build on principles of statistics and methods for the design of experiments– to allow rigorous model evaluation, uncertainty quantification, prediction, and data generation.
  • Integrate advances in diverse fields of biological, computer, and clinical sciences into modern computational infrastructure and workflows.
  • Work in a highly collaborative and cross-disciplinary team to deliver quantitative, mechanistic, and scalable support for  clinical interpretation of genetic results.

 

What you bring: 

  • Advanced degree (e.g. Ph.D.) in a quantitative discipline such as Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genome Sciences, Biophysics/Physics, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, ML/AI or Mathematics.
  • Experience developing and implementing rigorous computational methods and solutions to analyze complex biological datasets and processes. Direct experience working with large datasets is ideal, such as functional genomics (e.g. scRNA-seq data), biophysics (e.g. molecular dynamics), OR population genomics.

High proficiency in scientific computing, with strong knowledge of modern data science techniques and numerical methods, and direct experience in algorithm development and machine learning. Ability to work independently, design and conduct research, and to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific data.

  • Ability to work effectively in a highly cross-functional environment where collaboration across disciplines is a key component for team success.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Fluency in programming in Python, including familiarity with pandas, numpy. 

 

At Invitae, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

 

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This position is eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible paid time off, Spring Health, Carrot Fertility, participation in a 401k with company match, ESPP, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Invitae also offers generous paid leave programs so you can spend time with your new child, recover from your own illness or care for a sick family member.
USA National Pay Range
$138,400$173,000 USD

Please apply even if you don’t meet all of the “What you bring” requirements noted.  It’s rare that someone checks every single item, it’s ok, we encourage you to apply anyways.  

Join us!

At Invitae, we value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Posting Date: Jun 23, 2023
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Organisation Website/Careers Page: https://boards.greenhouse.io/invitae/jobs/5123299?gh_jid=5123299


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