Staff Bioinformatics / Machine Learning Scientist

Exact Sciences

La Jolla, CA, US
Base: $154,400.00 - $231,600.00 (ca); bonus: eligi...
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Ph.d. or master's in bioinformatics or related field
8+ years industry experience in bioinformatics
6+ years in medical device or biotech industry
** Exact Sciences is seeking a Staff Bioinformatics / Machine Learning Scientist to lead the development and application of machine learning and bioinformatics techniques for next-generation sequencing (NGS) products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in analyzing complex biological datasets and will collaborate across teams, contributing to cancer prevention and treatment innovations. **

Job Summary

  • This senior individual contributor role requires strong scientific leadership to translate complex genomic data into insights and products for cancer prevention and detection.
  • The position involves leading the development of reproducible analysis workflows and machine learning models within a quality-managed or regulated environment.
  • Exact Sciences offers robust benefits including paid time off, parental leave, retirement savings, and comprehensive health coverage to support employees helping others.

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** Exact Sciences is seeking a Staff Bioinformatics / Machine Learning Scientist to lead the development and application of machine learning and bioinformatics techniques for next-generation sequencing (NGS) products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in analyzing complex biological datasets and will collaborate across teams, contributing to cancer prevention and treatment innovations. **

Salary

Base: $154,400.00 - $231,600.00 (CA); Bonus: Eligible; Benefits: PTO, parental leave, retirement plan, medical/dental/vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. or Master's in Bioinformatics or related field
  • 8+ years industry experience in bioinformatics
  • 6+ years in medical device or biotech industry
  • Deep knowledge of NGS and genomics data analysis
  • Experience developing ML models for high-dimensional datasets
  • Proficiency in cloud computing environments for data processing

Nice-to-have

  • 10+ years experience in life science industries
  • Practical experience leveraging AI in regulated environments
  • Experience with modern cloud-based MLOps systems
  • 2+ years direct people leadership and management experience
  • Familiarity with deep learning on high dimensional data
  • Previous experience in GMP and/or ISO manufacturing environments

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, CS, Math or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of industry or academia experience in bioinformatics
  • 6+ years of experience in medical device/IVD, biotech, or pharma
  • Demonstrated expertise in product/assay research and development
  • Ability to work 90% of day on computer/mobile devices

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