Data Scientist, Viral Genomics

Who We Are

Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes.

Description

As a Data Scientist working on computational biology, you will be joining a team making use of diverse ‘omics data in different disease settings. You will work in a collaborative, cross-functional team to develop novel viral genomics methods for public health applications, with an emphasis on viral metagenomic analyses of wastewater samples. You will work closely with your lab colleagues to refine the best laboratory techniques based on data quality, set up robust data processing QC pipelines, and perform downstream analyses to answer important public health questions.  You will develop new methods and models to help derive insights from our proprietary platforms. You may also work with internal and external collaborators to design new studies in which to apply these molecular platforms and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods to process, QC, and analyze targeted and metagenomics viral genome data to derive insights.
• Analyze complex RNA and DNA sequence data sets in combination with epidemiological and other data.
• Give input on experimental design and analyze results from assay development experiments to optimize workflows.
• Communicate technical results to internal and external cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a quantitative discipline (Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related), or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficient in Python and/or R.
• Expertise in statistical data analysis, modeling, machine learning and exploratory data analysis.
• Experience collaborating with wet lab teams for assay development using sequencing technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years industry experience.
• Demonstrated track record of analyzing metagenomics data.
• Experience working with viral genomics data in a public health setting.
• Outstanding oral and written communication and teamwork.
• Desire to work closely with cross-functional collaborators to help drive the team to results.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $119,000 - $169,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus or benefits.

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Why Join Us

Build What’s Vital.

At Verily, you are a part of something bigger. We are a diverse team of builders innovating at the intersection of health and technology—united by a shared spirit of curiosity, resilience and determination to make better health possible for all. This builder mindset means your fingerprints will be on the work that shapes the future of health. 

Fulfilling our precision health purpose starts with the health of our Veeps, which is why we offer flexibility, resources, and competitive benefits to support you in your whole-person well being. 

Our culture reflects the behaviors that stem from living our values every day in how we Innovate Healthcare and Technology, Gain Velocity as One Verily, and Respect Individuals. As One Verily, we uphold our collective accountability to sustain this culture and to create a VIBE (Verily’s Culture of Inclusion, Belonging, and Equitability) where all Veeps feel included, a sense of belonging, and have opportunities to grow. 

If this sounds exciting to you, we would love to hear from you.

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