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Veracyte, Inc.

Data Scientist II

Veracyte, Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. We are seeking a talented and experienced AI/ML data scientist to join our Veracyte’s Data Science team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with experienced professionals to drive research and develop new diagnostic products employing one of the world’s largest clinical cancer databases, encompassing multi-platform digital pathology, genomic and clinical outcome data. The successful candidate will assist in the development of digital pathology AI models for a wide range of clinical and pathology outcomes by applying and adapting state-of-the-art vision/vision-language foundation models to whole-slide images (WSIs). Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development of digital pathology AI (DPAI) models with WSI data to predict clinical outcome and pathological/morphologic features. Assist in the evaluation and analyzing of DPAI models with respect to clinical, pathological and genomic outcomes or features. Participate in the design and carry experiments to compare and evaluate DPAI methods. Collaborate with both internal and external partners to understand the clinical and business requirements for given products and tailor algorithms accordingly. Work with bioinformatician, statistician, and medical experts to document projects, including generating analyses and visualizations for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Required Experience

PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science or equivalent field. 3+ years of experience of data/applied scientist role or equivalent. Proficient in Python or equivalent in carrying out AI development. Strong skills with data clean-up, manipulation and visualization. Experience in statistical analysis, especially in survival modelling and hypothesis testing. Excellent in summarizing and communicating findings from data and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements. Relevant Experience

Knowledge of cancer biology. Experience working with real world clinical data. Veracyte offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, with a salary range of $101,000-$140,000 USD. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

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