Remote Microbiome Data Scientist (Contract)

Tiny Health; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Tiny Health is seeking a data scientist focused on early-life gut health to lead data-driven research and analyze complex microbiome datasets. You will report to the Head of Science and contribute to publications and product development in a remote-first setting.

This contractor role begins with a minimum of three months, with potential to transition to full-time employment, collaborating with microbiome experts across North America during core CST hours.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a relevant field preferred (e.g., data science, computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, microbiology).
• 3+ years of full-time, relevant experience following completion of a Master's, or 0-1+ years of relevant experience with a PhD.
• Strong background in statistics, machine learning, and data visualization.
• Proficient in R and/or Python; experience with SQL and large datasets preferred.
• Experience with microbiome data analysis (e.g., 16S, shotgun metagenomics) is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; remote-first work capability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze microbiome data (taxa abundances, diversity metrics, functional genes) to support key research questions.
• Develop and maintain novel microbiome metrics and biomarkers using statistical and machine learning methods.
• Conduct statistical analyses of longitudinal clinical data.
• Prepare data visualizations, reports, and presentations for stakeholders and publications.
• Draft research protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports.
• Work independently across multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Support development of new product and study concepts.
• Contribute to scientific publications, proposals, and internal knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Statistics

Machine Learning

Data Visualization

R

Python

SQL

Scientific communication

Education

Master's or PhD in data science, computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology or microbiology

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Tiny Health is seeking a data scientist focused on early-life gut health to lead data-driven research and analyze complex microbiome datasets. You will report to the Head of Science and contribute to publications and product development in a remote-first setting.

This contractor role begins with a minimum of three months, with potential to transition to full-time employment, collaborating with microbiome experts across North America during core CST hours.