Research Scientist I/II

Freenome
Brisbane
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 132,050 - 167,475 annuallyFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Independent experimentation","Scientific communication","Collaboration","Critical thinking","Troubleshooting"]

Design and execute experiments to optimize Freenome’s next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays for DNA/RNA and biomarker discovery. Prototype and improve NGS methods, troubleshoot workflows, and perform advanced analysis with data visualization to guide next steps. Collect and evaluate NGS datasets across genomics, epigenomics, and transcriptomics, and present findings at internal meetings while collaborating closely with computational biology and machine learning scientists.

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Research Scientist I/II

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Job Summary

Design and execute experiments to optimize Freenome’s next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays for DNA/RNA and biomarker discovery. Prototype and improve NGS methods, troubleshoot workflows, and perform advanced analysis with data visualization to guide next steps. Collect and evaluate NGS datasets across genomics, epigenomics, and transcriptomics, and present findings at internal meetings while collaborating closely with computational biology and machine learning scientists.
Location: Brisbane
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Independently design and execute experiments to optimize new or existing assays.
  • •Prototype new NGS methods, optimize existing assays, and run biomarker discovery studies on clinical samples.
  • •Assist with project planning and timeline generation while coordinating cross-functional work.
  • •Troubleshoot workflows, understand rationale behind workflow optimization choices, and drive lab process improvements.
  • •Perform advanced analysis and data visualization; prepare and present experiment/project results at internal meetings.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 132,050 - 167,475 annually

Key Requirements

  • •PhD in molecular biology/biochemistry/genetics (or related) or a Bachelor’s/Master’s with 8+ years post-Bachelor’s experience in the life sciences (industry and/or academia).
  • •Hands-on experience and expert-level knowledge in NGS-based workflows including sample preparation, library preparation, target capture, and sequencing.
  • •Biological understanding of human cell-free nucleic acids, single-cell analysis methods, immunology, and/or cancer biology.
  • •Ability to perform advanced data analysis and critically examine experimental results.
  • •Proven track record designing/running experiments, preparing data for review, and delivering scientific presentations.
Experience:8+ yearsLife sciencesGenomicsEpigenomicsTranscriptomics
Education:PhD / Doctorate in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics
Skills:Independent experimentationScientific communicationCollaborationCritical thinkingTroubleshooting
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Next-generation sequencing (NGS)DNARNALibrary preparationTarget captureSequencingBioinformaticsPythonRSingle-cell analysisELNLIMSElectronic lab notebookLab information management systemAutomated liquid handling platformLiquid handling

Company Brief

Freenome
Develops blood-based early cancer detection tests by combining cell-free DNA analysis, genomics, and machine learning to identify cancer signals for screening and diagnosis, aiming to enable earlier, noninvasive detection across multiple cancer types.
Industry: Diagnostics
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: South San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2014
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