Computational Biologist

Valius Sciences

$90K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep fluency in omics analysis, including techniques like scRNAseq, spatial transcriptomics, or long-read sequencing.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or R for building reproducible workflows.
  • Proven ability to deliver rigorous results quickly in parallel processes.
  • Effective communicator for conveying complex findings to diverse audiences.
  • High agency mindset with the ability to turn analyses into actionable conclusions.
  • Willingness to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, valuing flexibility and initiative.
  • Commitment to a patient-focused mission.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze multi-modal omics data using advanced techniques for patient insights.
  • Deliver patient-facing results that inform treatment decisions.
  • Develop and maintain scalable analytical pipelines for growing patient programs.
  • Collaborate with scientific and clinical teams for well-interpreted analyses.
  • Incorporate emerging omics methods to maintain cutting-edge science.
  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives as needed in a small team.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity compensation.
  • Generous refresh grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Genuine investment in professional development.
  • Fun, mission-driven team culture.
Full Job Description
Computational biologist role

We're hiring a computational biologist to analyze our patients' omics data. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge science and real-world clinical impact: you'll apply state-of-the-art omics techniques to complex patient datasets to deliver rigorous, actionable insights.

You'll have significant ownership from day one, including direct exposure to, and regular meetings with, the founding team. As we grow, you'll have the potential to develop into a broader scientific leadership role.

This role will be expected to work out of our beautiful San Francisco office four days a week.

What you'll do
  • Analyze multi-modal omics data. Apply cutting-edge techniques, including scRNAseq, spatial transcriptomics, and long-read sequencing, to derive meaningful insights from complex patient datasets.
  • Deliver patient-facing results. Translate computational findings into clear, rigorous outputs that directly inform treatment decisions for patients and their care teams.
  • Develop and maintain analytical pipelines. Build robust, reproducible workflows that scale with our growing patient programs.
  • Partner with the scientific and clinical teams. Collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines to ensure analyses are well-designed, well-interpreted, and actionable.
  • Stay at the frontier. Continuously evaluate and incorporate emerging methods in omics and computational biology to keep Valius's science best-in-class.
  • Contribute across the company as needed. In a small team, you may pitch in on cross-functional initiatives as we scale.


What you'll bring
  • Deep fluency in omics analysis, including experience with techniques such as scRNAseq, spatial transcriptomics, or long-read sequencing
  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or R, with experience building reproducible analytical workflows (i.e., Snakemake, Nextflow, Git)
  • Proven ability to move quickly and deliver rigorous results in parallel
  • Clear communicator who can translate complex findings for both scientific and non-scientific audiences
  • High agency and ownership mindset with the ability to see analyses through to actionable conclusions
  • Excited to work in a fast-paced startup environment where flexibility and initiative are valued
  • Commitment to our patient-focused mission
  • Interest in working for a small, early-stage startup

Other nice to haves
  • Experience in oncology or translational research
  • Familiarity with cloud-based computing environments and large-scale data infrastructure
  • Interest in growing into a scientific leadership role as the company scales


What we'll bring
  • Competitive salary and equity compensation
  • Generous refresh grants
  • Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k))
  • Genuine investment in your professional development

Fun, mission-driven team culture

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