Senior/Principal Scientist- Visualization and Interactive Data Analysis

Company: Genentech
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Position Genentech (Research and Early Development) seeks a talented and highly motivated Senior/Principal Scientist to design and lead implementation of novel, first-in-class, interactive data visualization and analysis tools for integrative genomics. These tools will support our large-scale cellular and tissue profiling initiatives integrating sequencing and imaging technologies in projects that span the interface of human genetics, functional and perturbational genomics, molecular biology, disease model engineering, and advanced computational methodology. In this role, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of computational biologists, machine learning scientists and engineers, software and data engineers as we test new types of hypotheses through the novel integration of emerging data types, particularly single-cell resolution sequencing and imaging perturbation assays. Job duties and responsibilities will include: Creating effective, beautiful, and usable interactive data analysis interfaces to visualize, explore and interrogate integrated data from diverse technologies and biological systems. Designing new data visualization modes to help bench and computational scientists understand large scale multi-omic experiments Developing highly performant, responsive, interactive analysis software for large datasets Collaborating with our computational and lab scientists on publications in leading conferences and journals reporting on the application of your tools in the discovery of new translational biology and/or the methodological advances in interactive data analysis embodied in these tools. Understanding and conceptualizing the complex, emerging needs of our scientists, whether they are working at the keyboard or the bench. Planning and prioritizing complex scientific software projects in conjunction with scientific collaborators and other stakeholders. Collaborating with local and off-shore engineering teams to support your software development efforts. Effectively articulating and communicating strategies, ideas, goals and progress to departmental, cross-functional and senior management. Contributing to the broader scientific community through open-source software development. Successful candidates will meet many of the following requirements: PhD. (or higher) in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology or related fields. 5+ years relevant experience (including any graduate school) in biomedical data visualization and analysis. Seniority of position will depend on experience and other factors Demonstrated excellence in the design and implementation of modern data visualization systems and experience with JavaScript and modern web technologies, and high-level languages for data analysis such as Python and/or R Record of collaborative publications applying visualization and analysis tools to infer new biology and/or the methodological advances in genomic visualization and interactive data analysis. Record of publishing impactful research artifacts: open source projects, interactive software tools, and/or others as applicable. Hands-on experience wrangling, analyzing and visualizing biomedical data. Although not a requirement, additional consideration is given to candidates with experience working with single cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and multi-modal assays, and/or with high resolution imaging-based phenotypic screening experiments. Enthusiastic about working in a scientific environment, especially one focused on drug discovery and development. Have a flexible learning mindset and be able to work in a fluid and dynamic environment. Eager to find opportunities to build community, celebrate and have fun connecting with people in ways that generate enthusiasm and commitment Comfortable leading globally distributed development teams Strong technical communication skills. What to expect from us A highly collaborative and dynamic research environment where we aim to advance the rate of scientific discovery using purposefully built solutions. Access to large data sets, samples and compute resources. Access to state-of-the-art technologies and pioneering research. Participation in seminar series featuring academic and industry scientists. Campus-like lifestyle with a healthy work-life balance. Mentored opportunities to further develop professional skills. Who we are A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. We are a research-driven biotechnology company, whose medical innovations for cancer and other serious illnesses make a difference for patients across the globe. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status. For more information about equal employment opportunity, visit our Genentech Careers page. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $144,130 - $267,670. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits Relocation assistance is available for this position. #LI-SKILLIAN #rise #gREDInformatics Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status. Genentech requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date. This requirement is a condition of employment at Genentech, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located at a Genentech campus or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the vaccine due to a disability or serious medical condition, or because it is prohibited as a result of your sincerely held religious beliefs, you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation. Job Facts JOB FUNCTION COMPANY/DIVISION Genentech SCHEDULE JOB TYPE Full time

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