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Research Data Specialist (Remote)

Preferable Location(s): Menlo Park, United States of America
Work Type: Contract
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About MyOme

MyOme's mission is to provide clinically-actionable genetic information to patients throughout their lives. To achieve this goal, we combine clinical-grade sequencing, advanced methods for genome interpretation, and easy portals for doctors and patients to order tests and access results. We firmly believe that patients own their data, and we empower them to share that data however they choose. We are led by seasoned entrepreneurs and scientists, and backed by an elite group of investors.

Job Description

MyOme is seeking an intensely organized and detail-oriented research data specialist to wrangle large, complex datasets to further our disease risk prediction models. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience converting the multitude of genomic data types and phenotype data sets into well-structured and maintained data sets that will be used in our R&D pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Build, curate and maintain a large database of genetic and phenotypic data

  • Identify and work towards accessing clinical cohorts relevant to disease risk prediction models

  • Extract and parse data from a variety of online databases into standardized formats to maintain accessibility and utility for internal bioinformatics pipelines

  • Establish quality control metrics for external data that meets internal guidelines

  • Work with our research team to build models that predict disease from whole genome sequence data

  • Contribute to a supportive atmosphere of collective learning and development.

  • As a well-rounded generalist, be interested in our mission and committed to its success.

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in bioinformatics, data science, computer science, or data-oriented field

  • Experience with R and/or Python, and working with genomics related packages

  • Comfortable working in Linux environment

  • Hands-on experience working with diverse genetic (array, sequencing) and disease data

  • Familiarity with bioinformatics methods such as plink, bcftools, samtools, etc.

  • Understanding of data harmonization concepts between heterogeneous sources

  • Familiarity with genetic databases (UKB-RAP, dbGaP, NCBI, GEO, etc.)

  • Pluses: familiarity with AWS, database experience, schemas, Nextflow

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to communicate complex concepts to people outside of your field

  • Ability to thrive in a nimble start-up environment with changing priorities

  • Learning mindset

  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team (bioinformaticians, ML scientists and statisticians, engineers, genetic counselors) to meet data needs 

Location, Compensation, and Benefits

Location: Remote or Hybrid; Menlo Park, CA

Compensation: $60-75/hour depending on experience

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity

MyOme needs people of diverse backgrounds in order to build healthcare that serves diverse patients. Diversity includes all of the dimensions of a person's being, not just race, gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or religion. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, and who share a passion for improving people's lives and lifting up those around them. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and fostering inclusion is an expectation of all of our employees. MyOme is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Work at MyOme?

Come work with us, but only if you:

  • Like to work with incredibly passionate people that aspire to change the way people engage with their health at a genetic level
  • Like to be challenged daily by the work but also people that are smart and leaders in their respective functions
  • Are comfortable with the early-stage nature of companies including the ambiguity that comes with it
  • Enjoy challenging tasks that will push you to your limits but also help you grow along with the company
  • Like competitive compensation, including equity in a company backed by world-class investors and led by an experienced team that have previously formed several successful companies
  • Enjoy unlimited PTO, health, dental and vision benefits

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