Data Scientist
$111K-$176K (Glassdoor est.)
Headquartered in Brisbane, Calif., CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.

Data Scientist

We are seeking a self-motivated data scientist to work in a Data Sciences & Bioinformatics group for development of new algorithms and data analysis pipelines for clinical tests relating to human organ transplantation. These tests include but are not limited to next generation sequencing, digital PCR, expression analysis of targeted regions of interest. The richness of the data-lake provides the opportunity for machine learning based approaches. Individual should have excellent working skills in multiple programming languages (R, Perl, bash shell, Java, Python), be familiar with manipulating large databases, especially SQL in Oracle databases and be comfortable with Docker, Linux environments.

Responsibilities:

Help design and produce analytical data pipelines
Implement statistical procedures necessary for data processing and algorithm development
Help develop new next generation sequencing tests for transplantation which include but not limited to data-mining and bioinformatic evaluation of markers, new marker signatures.
Prototype, develop, improve, maintain, and apply tools construct pipelines for the management and analysis for large amounts of complex data • Design, build, maintain and monitor current test and data flows
Produce well-written, well-documented, and well-behaved software components
Evaluates new technologies while keeping up to date with current literature
Work as part of the cross-functional team
Qualifications:

Ph.D in Physics, Computational Biology or Computer Science or equivalent experience
Proficiency in programming in R, Python and Unix / Linux Shell scripting
Experience using Linux command-line tools and writing shell scripts
Experience handling large complex datasets: sequencing (NGS) data
Ability to program against REST APIs is preferred
Experience with version control tools (preferably git)
Able to work well both independently and cross-functionally
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Familiarity with cloud services and cloud management systems would be a plus
Experience with regulated environments, i.e. SOX, HIPAA, CLIA, FDA, a plus
Approximately 7 plus years data analysis/algorithm, development experience
Work experience with a large and complex data sets
Expertise and experience with data manipulation and analysis (ETL)
Professional level code documentation and version control
Familiarity with HL7 and EMRs (Epic preferred) is preferred
Additional Details:


Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients.

Our competitive Total Rewards package includes:
Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
Health and welfare benefits including a gym reimbursement program
401(k) savings plan match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Pre-tax commuter benefits
And more!
In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.

With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, its an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.
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