Senior Data Scientist

Position

As a Senior Data Scientist 2, you will be responsible for leveraging cutting-edge computational tools and techniques to analyze complex biological datasets. Your work will be pivotal in driving our research and development efforts, utilizing your expertise in systems biology, big data analytics, and machine learning to generate valuable insights and support decision-making processes.

About You

You are passionate about translating biology into stable workflows and innovative analysis tools. Your enthusiasm for multidisciplinary scientific collaborations drives you to engage with experts across various fields. You are conscientious, valuing scientific reproducibility and intelligibility as much as innovation. You excel at juggling competing priorities, maintaining a focus on long-term goals while adapting to the fast pace of experimental science.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and apply machine learning algorithms and statistical models to identify patterns and make predictions based on biological data.
• Integrate diverse data types to construct comprehensive models of biological systems.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists, bioinformaticians, and other data scientists to design and execute research projects.
• Maintain and enhance data pipelines for efficient data processing, storage, and retrieval.
• Communicate findings and insights through reports, presentations, and publications.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in systems biology, big data analytics, and machine learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. degree with 3 years of experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Develop and apply machine learning algorithms and statistical models to identify patterns and make predictions based on biological data.
• Integrate diverse data types to construct comprehensive models of biological systems.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists, bioinformaticians, and other data scientists to design and execute research projects.
• Maintain and enhance data pipelines for efficient data processing, storage, and retrieval.
• Communicate findings and insights through reports, presentations, and publications.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in systems biology, big data analytics, and machine learning.

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:​

• 401k plan with company matching​
• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)​
• Mental health and wellness benefits​
• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies​
• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies ​
• Enhanced parental leave benefit​
• Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​

The expected salary range for this role is $175,000 to $180,250 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.