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Computational Scientist II

Tailored Management

South San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$47.23–$62.94 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, DNA, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Sets, Dental Insurance, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Genomics, Leading Edge Technology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scientific Publications, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Team Player, Vision Plan
LOCATION
South San Francisco, CA
POSTED
3 days ago
Role: Computational Scientist
Location: 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Contract Duration: 8 Months (Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion)
Pay Rate: $47.23 - $62.94/hour + Benefits
Benefits: Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Schedule: Monday through Friday (Weekend work as needed)
Hours: Standard 8-hour shift

About the Role
Research and Early Development (gRED) is seeking a highly motivated Computational Scientist to join the Li Lab, Geiger-Schuller Lab, and Regev Lab. In this role, you will leverage advanced computational methods to generate actionable insights from high-content perturbation screens using ex vivo systems. You will work with cutting-edge sequencing technologies and collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams to accelerate scientific discoveries and support the development of innovative therapies.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze large-scale, high-content sequencing-based perturbation datasets.
  • Apply computational approaches to multi-conditional perturbation data, including technologies such as Sci-Plex, Perturb-seq, and CROP-seq.
  • Develop and implement data analysis pipelines using Python and statistical modeling techniques.
  • Collaborate with biologists, chemists, data scientists, and cross-functional research teams to interpret experimental data.
  • Present findings and contribute to scientific discussions that support drug discovery and development.
  • Stay current with emerging computational biology methodologies and contribute to innovative research initiatives.
 
Required Qualifications
 
Education
  • PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics, or a PhD in Biology, Chemistry, or another life or physical science with a strong quantitative background.
 
Experience
  • Proven experience analyzing large-scale, multi-conditional single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) datasets.
  • Demonstrated interest in applying computational approaches to biological and chemical research for therapeutic discovery.
 
Technical Skills
  • Strong scientific programming skills in Python.
  • Solid foundation in statistics, probabilistic modeling, and computational data analysis.
  • Experience working with large-scale biological datasets and sequencing data.
 
Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
 
Research
  • Strong publication record demonstrating scientific contributions and participation in the research community.
 
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience analyzing Perturb-seq, CROP-seq, or other CRISPR-based screening datasets.
  • Experience integrating multimodal datasets, including clinical or patient-derived data.
  • Familiarity with workflow management tools such as Nextflow or Snakemake.
  • Hands-on experience working in High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments using SLURM.
  • Experience with scalable computational workflows for genomics or transcriptomics data analysis.
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About the Company

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Tailored Management

CONNECTING TOP TALENT WITH TOP-TIER OPPORTUNITIES

Tailored Management is a global staffing firm that specializes in partnering with large organizations that run their contingent labor program in a VMS/MSP environment. We have the unique capacity to support programs across all scopes and geographic locations from a single headquarters, successfully elevating program performance across the board and minimizing costs, miscommunication and delivery times. But what do we really do? We bring together the best talent with the greatest opportunities.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
https://www.tailoredmanagement.com/

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