Job Description
Location: Hybrid, South San Francisco
Overview
Myriad Genetics is a leader in precision medicine, advancing cutting-edge molecular diagnostic tests that have helped millions of patients make critical healthcare decisions. We are looking for a Computational Biology Research Associate to join our collaborative and interdisciplinary R&D team. A successful candidate will be a relentless go-getter, excited to build domain knowledge and learn new skills while working closely with Scientists, Software Engineers and Data Scientists on challenging and impactful projects.
Responsibilities
- Build high quality software tools and workflows to automate routine experimental analysis
- Assist in analysis of NGS experiments and thoroughly document results
- Design, execute and document validations for highly regulated assays
- Create elegant data visualizations to communicate results and insights to a cross-functional team of scientists and non-scientist stakeholders
Qualifications
- BS or MS in bioengineering, bioinformatics, biomedical computation, computational biology, biostatistics or related field.
- Experience in research and experimental design
- Familiarity with NGS technology preferred
- Demonstrated competence in at least 1 coding language, preferably Python or R, and eager to learn additional scripting, database and workflow languages
- Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
- Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
About Us
Myriad Genetics Inc., is a leading personalized medicine company dedicated to being a trusted advisor transforming patient lives worldwide with pioneering molecular diagnostics. Myriad discovers and commercializes molecular diagnostic tests that: determine the risk of developing disease, accurately diagnose disease, assess the risk of disease progression, and guide treatment decisions across six major medical specialties where molecular diagnostics can significantly improve patient care and lower healthcare costs. Myriad is focused on three strategic imperatives: maintaining leadership in an expanding hereditary cancer market, diversifying its product portfolio through the introduction of new products and increasing the revenue contribution from international markets. For more information on how Myriad is making a difference, please visit the Company's website: www.myriad.com .
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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