Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Sr. Bioinformatics Scientist (AI): Developing and applying cutting-edge cell-free and solid tumor cancer genomics products with an accent on maximizing signal from complex genomic architecture. Focus on training Large Language Models (LLMs) on high-throughput genomic data to enhance variant detection and extract novel biological features.

Location: Fremont, CA. Days Onsite: Monday & Tuesday

Salary: $155,000 to $190,000 per year

Company

hirify.global, Inc. is a leader in advanced genomics for precision oncology.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and build upon novel cell-free platforms and products, including the NeXT Personal MRD liquid biopsy platform.
• Explore and train Large Language Models (LLMs) and foundation models on high- throughput genomic data to enhance variant detection and extract novel biological features.
• Translate collaborative findings into actively developed cutting-edge products.
• Design and execute scientific projects and experiments focused on product feature feasibility.
• Model and analyze large, complex genomics datasets using novel methods to generate biological insights.
• Publish results and present at conferences in exciting areas, including cell-free DNA and cancer genomics.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, machine learning or a related field.
• Extensive experience with cancer genomics including a deep understanding of tumor evolution, mutational signatures, and structural variation.
• Extensive experience with somatic mutational detection and filtering.
• Experience with cancer liquid biopsy analysis.
• Experience utilizing and training modern deep learning architectures, with a strong preference for candidates who have trained or fine-tuned Large Language Models (LLMs) to decode complex sequences.
• Proficiency with at least one common programming language (e.g., Python, R).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, sick/vacation time, commuter benefits/ EV charging stations, onsite gym, and wellness benefits.