Research Scientist Precision Medicine
Company: GNS Healthcare
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Company Overview Imagine if we could harness the
power of real-world clinic-genomic data and the next generation AI
to radically change the way novel drug therapies are discovered
Headquartered in Somerville, MA, GNS Healthcare is an AI-driven
precision medicine company transforming the way novel drug
therapies are discovered, developed, and utilized to drive the best
possible patient outcomes across oncology, auto-immune diseases,
and neurology. Our solutions powered by large multi-modal datasets,
simulate patient response at the individual level through in silico
patient models called Gemini. Gemini reveal the underlying
circuitry of diseases to provide insights and evidence to support
enhanced drug discovery, clinical trials, real world evidence and
market access strategies Backed by decades of research, validated
results and clinical expertise, our solutions are used by many of
the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies. Position Summary
The Research Scientist will join a dynamic team responsible for
start-to-finish work on the analysis and interpretation of
biological datasets using GNS's powerful cloud-based analytics
platform. You will have the opportunity to work on projects with a
variety of goals including discovering new biology, identifying
potential disease targets, developing prognostic and predictive
biomarkers, defining target populations for clinical trial patient
stratification, and predicting patient outcomes to treatment. We
are looking for someone who thrives while working in a fast-paced
and exciting environment in one of the most cutting-edge industries
where big data analytics meets healthcare. You will carry out
analysis projects using our proprietary, supercomputer-powered
Bayesian network modeling and simulation platform, and will
synthesize these results into meaningful reports for clients and
product development. Responsibilities Collaborate with internal
research teams and clients to evaluate study design, define
research questions, write statistical analysis plans/study
protocols, and conduct analyses Integrate molecular, clinical, and
epidemiological information and interpret findings to understand
biological relevancy Perform predictive and causal modeling using
both proprietary and off-the-shelf tools Perform initial data
processing and QC of high dimensional multi-omic data Develop
reports and presentations for clients and collaborators Participate
in publication of findings and submissions to scientific meetings.
Troubleshoot with clients and internal stakeholders to refine and
optimize models Communicate technical results clearly and concisely
to clients, discuss how to incorporate information into their
processes, and achieve high client satisfaction Complete studies of
high complexity in a timeline driven manner Qualifications Minimum
Qualifications: Master's Degree (Bioinformatics, Computational
Biology, Biostatistics, Epidemiology Data Science, Systems Biology,
(Bio)Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science;) PhD preferred 3
years of relevant work experience Experience working with high
throughput genetic and/or 'omics' data Expert level experience
programming in R Demonstrated expertise in using computational
modeling, machine learning, informatics, or mathematics to generate
insights for biology in at least one of the following disease
areas: oncology, cardiovascular, metabolic/CV, immunology, rare
disease, neurology, etc. Strong written and verbal communication;
an ability to communicate technical material to non-technical
audiences simply and clearly A passion to learn new things and
solve problems Preferred Qualifications: PhD Experience working
with advanced ML techniques, probability theory, Bayesian analysis,
or causal inference methods Industry experience Familiarity with
the UNIX and cluster computing environment Company Culture Our
philosophy at GNS is simple: we cannot transform healthcare with
anything less than an all-star team. We are seeking smart, driven
people who are experts in their field, have a track record of
success and a passion for creating change. We believe that strong
teams supercharge the performance of individuals, create a fun and
dynamic workplace and great results for our clients and the people
they serve. We are passionate about our work and believe in the
ability of our technology to change the world. Our core values of
integrity, collaboration, value, diversity, and game-changing guide
our behaviors with each other and our clients. GNS offers
competitive salaries, stock options, unlimited vacation, health,
dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability,
401(k), generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement,
professional development, subsidized parking and gym membership,
tasty food, volunteering opportunities, social gatherings, and
more. Equal Employment Opportunity GNS Healthcare provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or
expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or
conditions related to pregnancy, or genetics. In addition to
federal law requirements, GNS Healthcare complies with applicable
state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in
every location in which the company has facilities. JvbGzn2VYN
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