Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 117,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist focused on developing machine learning models for cancer detection via tissue-free methylation assays, with emphasis on MRD settings. The role bridges wet-lab and computational workflows in a remote USA environment.

You'll design, train, and evaluate ML models, lead end-to-end analysis pipelines, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Biochemistry.
• 0-3 years (Ph.D.) or 4-6 years (Master’s) experience.
• expertise in DNA sequencing data analysis, algorithm development, statistical methods, and ML models (GLMs, neural networks)
• proficiency in Python, Linux, and relevant bioinformatics tools
• familiarity with public databases like TCGA, COSMIC, OncoKB

Responsibilities

• design, train, and evaluate ML models
• lead end-to-end analysis pipelines
• bridge wet-lab and computational workflows
• communicate findings to technical and cross-functional teams
• contribute to code quality standards

Skills

ML model development

DNA sequencing data analysis

Statistical methods

Algorithm development

GLMs/Neural networks

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Master’s in relevant field

Tools

Python

Linux

Bioinformatics tools

TCGA/COSMIC/OncoKB

Job description

Role: Senior Bioinformatics Scientist focusing on developing machine learning models for cancer detection via tissue-free methylation assays, particularly in minimal residual disease (MRD) settings.

Responsibilities:

• design, train, and evaluate ML models
• lead end-to-end analysis pipelines
• bridge wet-lab and computational workflows
• communicate findings to technical and cross-functional teams
• contribute to code quality standards

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Biochemistry
• 0-3 years (Ph.D.) or 4-6 years (Master’s) experience
• expertise in DNA sequencing data analysis, algorithm development, statistical methods, and ML models (GLMs, neural networks)
• proficiency in Python, Linux, and relevant bioinformatics tools
• familiarity with public databases like TCGA, COSMIC, OncoKB

HighValue:

cancer genomics, methylation assays, MRD detection, algorithm development, high-throughput sequencing, collaborative environment.

WorkSetup:

Remote USA; salary range $117,400–$146,800.