Staff Scientist, Computational Biology

We’re a well-funded start-up. You’ll get a chance to wear many hats, be a part of a growing team, and have the potential for exciting financial and career growth.

Here’s what sets us apart. We’ve set our sights on some of the biggest challenges facing biology today. We’re amassing a world class team of engineers, scientists, team builders and problem solvers to tackle these challenges heads-on. We’re passionate about developing the next generation technologies that will unravel the complexities of biology.

This is a unique opportunity to build, be part of an exciting start-up and be surrounded by good humans who are super capable, humble and down-to- earth.

The Staff Scientist Computational Biology will interact closely with the core R&D team and collaborators and be responsible for the analysis and interpretation of complex biological datasets generated from our novel technology platform. 

Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following: 

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary scientists to inform experiment design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Leverage machine learning and statistical methods to extract meaningful insights from large-scale biological datasets. 
• Lead the analysis of multi-omic datasets and reporting of results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Present findings and contribute to project discussions and strategic decision-making.
• Support the development and optimization of analytical pipelines for processing multi-omic datasets generated by our technology. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• PhD in quantitative field (bioinformatics, biology, computational/systems biology, physics, mathematics) with at least 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience and education. 
• Demonstrated expertise in single-cell sequencing analysis, supported by a strong scientific background in single-cell biology.
• Strong background in molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics and/or biochemistry, with a solid understanding of biological principles and experimental techniques.
• Proficiency in R and Python, with expertise in data visualization libraries (e.g., ggplot2, seaborn) to generate clear, insightful visualizations for both technical and non-technical audiences.  
• Ability to develop well-documented, version-controlled, reproducible code.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• This role requires an in-person presence at our office to foster collaboration. 
• Up to 10% travel required for meetings, conferences, and/or customer engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with developing novel, production-grade R/Python analysis packages, with a focus on useability and scalability, as well as contributing to existing tools with a growing user base.
• Experience with cloud computing, preferably AWS.
• Experience with analysis of flow cytometry and/or imaging data. 

We  provide competitive total compensation packages, including base pay, benefits, and equity. The estimated base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000/year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

What you can expect from us:

You’ll feel the energy when you walk in our door – we work hard, we have fun and we have ambitious plans to grow. Cellanome offers a comprehensive employment package that includes a competitive salary, generous stock options, great individual, and family health plans, a 401(k) and flexibility to balance work and life.

We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.