Scientist / Senior Scientist, Computational Biology

Precede; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Equity participation

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Precede Biosciences in Boston seeks a computational biology scientist to formulate methods and perform interpretative analyses across biopharma R&D and diagnostics, in a fast-paced, early-stage environment. You will blend biological insights with computational techniques to develop predictive models with clinical applications and lead projects bridging biology and computation to drive diagnostics.

You will analyze epigenomic data with a team of computational biologists to refine clinical impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in computational analyses of the epigenome to weave a compelling biological narrative.
• Strong presentation skills for group settings.
• Role will be set commensurate with experience; all levels invited.
• Thrives in fast-paced startup culture with adaptive feedback.
• Comfortable with multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Blend biological insights with computational techniques to develop predictive models with clinical applications.
• Lead projects that bridge biology with computational analyses to drive diagnostics.
• Analyze novel epigenomic data with a team of computational biologists and assess clinical impact.
• Explore disease areas to produce biologically informed analyses with significant endpoints.
• Create novel classifiers with diagnostic relevance for clinical use.
• Collaborate with clinical, translational, computational, and product teams to enable diagnostics.

Skills

R (Bioconductor)

Python

Job description

About Precede Biosciences

We are pioneering an advanced, minimally invasive, comprehensive epigenomics platform with the potential to profoundly impact the research and development of new medicines and the use of approved medicines in clinical practice across a number of conditions, including cancer. More information on our company and platform can be found on our company website and in our seminal publication in Nature Medicine.

We care deeply about creating a place where folks can do their best work from the start and have intentionally created an environment that is defined by purpose, teamwork, and excellence. This means nurturing team spirit, facing challenges together, collaboratively solving complex problems, while also ensuring a strong focus on individual initiative, accountability, and delivery.

The Role

This role involves formulating computational methods and conducting interpretative analyses integral to a variety of biopharma R&D applications and diagnostic applications. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about innovating methodologies and unearthing groundbreaking biology in a setting where computational biology is key. If you're intrigued by the prospect of joining an early-stage company with an experienced team operating at a rapid pace, this could be your perfect match.

Responsibilities

• You will blend biological insights with computational techniques to develop predictive models with immediate clinical applications.


• You will lead projects that bridge the biological understanding of disease-relevant systems with computational analyses to drive diagnostic innovation.


• Working with a skilled team of computational biologists, you will spearhead the analysis of novel epigenomic data and refine its clinical impact.


• You will explore the biological underpinnings of numerous disease areas to produce biologically informed analyses that demonstrate significant endpoints.


• Additionally, you will create novel classifiers with diagnostic relevance suitable for clinical use.


• As a key member of a cross-functional team that encompasses clinical, translational, computational, and product development, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to make innovative diagnostics a reality.

Qualifications

• You have experience in using computational analyses of the epigenome to weave a compelling biological narrative.


• You are comfortable presenting this narrative in a group setting.


• All levels of experience are encouraged to apply, and the role will be set commensurate with your experience.


• You are excited by challenging problems and a fast-paced work environment.


• You thrive in startup culture, comfortable taking on new projects with minimal direction, and are adaptive in response to feedback and evolving information.


• You are proficient in either R (Bioconductor) or Python.


• You value diversity, learning from various perspectives, and working collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.

Pay

$125,000 - $175,000 a year

Additional Compensation

• Scientist I/II: $1250,000 - $150,000


• Senior Scientist: $150,000 - $175,000


• Final compensation will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Employees are also eligible for performance bonuses, equity participation and comprehensive health benefits.

We believe in building an inclusive and balanced team. We also know meeting every single-exact-criteria can get in the way of meeting stellar folks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Precede Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected.

Recruitment Policies

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and external recruiters. No fees will be paid for such submissions.