摘要
Our innovative neuroscience disease area is looking for a data scientist or computational biologist, based at our San Diego site, with expertise in human genetics and machine learning. This key role will join a team developing novel approaches in genetic medicine to tackle medical challenges and improve patient outcomes. The successful candidate should be able to integrate, analyze, and interpret large biomedical datasets using various computational tools.
If this sounds like you, don’t miss out on this opportunity!
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with wet lab scientists to develop testable biological hypotheses and collaborate in designing rigorous preclinical experiments
- Collaborate with other data scientists and be a subject matter expert in bioinformatics / sequence analysis portion of a drug discovery and development project.
- Analyze large amounts of sequencing data to guide the identification and development of DNA-based (AAV-based), RNA-based (xRNA), or protein-based (antibodies) treatments.
- Utilize bioinformatics skills to identify novel therapeutic targets and develop insights how genetic variants affect human disease in general.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Senior Expert I: Ph.D. with 2 or more years of experience (ideally in industry) in computational biology, genomics, biological sequence design, or related fields. Senior Expert II 3+ years of industry experience in computational biology, genomics biological sequence design or related fields.
- Experience in programming with Python and/or R
- Experience in processing and analyzing sequencing data, genomic variations
- Experience in neuroscience and/or rare diseases highly preferred
Preferred Requirements:
- Familiarity with shRNA, partnering with lab scientists
- Designing DNA or RNA sequencing, using genomic databases
The salary for the Senior Expert I position is expected to range between $119,000 and $222,000 per year.
The salary for the Senior Expert II position is expected to range between $132,000 and $245,000 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
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