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Planet Pharma

Senior Research Associate, Genetic Pharmacology, Translational Research

Planet Pharma, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061

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Senior Research Associate, Genetic Pharmacology, Translational Research The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Research Associate specialized in data science and computational biology to join the Genetic Pharmacology group. This team focuses on translational research developing platforms and technology that translate genetic insights into targeted cancer therapies. The successful candidate will develop analytical tools, data management systems with visualizations, and contribute to bioinformatics pipelines for preclinical cancer research. Experience with LIMS (Benchling), app development with RShiny, and pipelines for high-throughput genomic data is highly desirable. Responsibilities

Conduct QC and analysis of NGS data, including genomics, transcriptomics, and spatial transcriptomics. Develop computational and statistical methods for oncology biomarker discovery and therapeutic response prediction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to curate, visualize, and integrate datasets. Data Tool Development

Build and maintain scalable bioinformatics pipelines. Design features for data visualization and analysis apps. Create user-friendly data analytics tools. LIMS & Data Governance

Leverage Benchling LIMS for tracking biological data and experiments. Participate in digital transformation, ensuring adherence to FAIR data principles. Project and Stakeholder Management

Engage with stakeholders to identify data analysis needs. Manage analytics projects effectively. Qualifications

M.S. in Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, or related field with 1+ years of oncology-focused experience; or Bachelor’s with 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Python and R. Experience with web app development (RShiny, Dash). Knowledge of biological software (Benchling, DNANexus). Ability to integrate large biological datasets and apply statistical methods. Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Preferred Skills

Experience with data modeling and Benchling LIMS registry development. Experience in biomarker discovery for oncology. Expertise in genomics projects related to cancer biology. The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Additional Details

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