Data Scientist I
Internal Number :
25623 OverviewFred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases.
Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV / AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers.
Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states.
Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter.
Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation's first cancer prevention research program and serves as the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network.
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) and Coronavirus Prevention Network (CoVPN) Laboratory in the Immunology & Vaccine Development Program of the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Division is dedicated to understanding human immunology and mechanisms of vaccine-induced immune protection against HIV and other infectious diseases.
The Cohn Lab, part of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, WA is recruiting a Data Scientist I to support the work of the lab through the computational analysis of HIV, human immunology, and virology.
The Cohn Lab works towards the eradication of HIV through human immunology, virology, and state-of-the-art technologies to study clinical samples from HIV-cure studies.
We focus our research on understanding the molecular, immunological and virologic forces that drive vaccine efficacy and persistence of HIV-infected cells.Responsibilities
- Build and maintain computational pipelines to analyze sequencing data from HIV-cure studies to quickly and efficiently take raw data to interpretable results
- Computationally integrate multi-omic data from multiple experimental approaches
- Stay up-to-date with bioinformatics methods and analyses published to keep the lab's computational protocols consistent with the leading algorithms in the field
- Research and apply existing software solutions to answer questions on a variety of different projects
- Preform rigorous statistical analysis of generated results
- Communicate complex computational techniques and results to a broad audience of scientists with various backgrounds
- Understand and communicate technical advantages and disadvantages of a variety of different types of datasets and analyses
- Create visualizations and presentations of results that effectively communicate key messages
Qualifications
- BA / BS required in biology, statistics, computer science or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
- At least five years of experience with biology, computer science, and / or computational biology (may be concurrent with undergraduate or graduate education)
- Experience with a variety of computer science concepts, algorithms, and problem solving skills
- Experience coding in R and Python required, experience with Java, C++, Julia and other languages is a plus
- Knowledge of genomics techniques and how to apply them in a variety of settings
- A background in statistical analysis
- A successful candidate will show curiosity and an initiative to learn new techniques, as well as exceptional organizational and communication skills
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations.
As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must, prior to their first day of employment : Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ;
ORInitiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider's certification).
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $90, to $135, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security.
Benefits include medical / vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).
Our Commitment to DiversityWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class.
We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.
If due to a disability you need assistance / and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at or by calling 206-667-4700.
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