Description:

Serna Bio is seeking a skilled High Throughput Screening Data Scientist to enhance analytics capabilities and drive research initiatives forward.
The role involves leading and contributing to the design and execution of bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of small molecule HTS data.
The Data Scientist will be a key member of the computational biology team, working closely and cross-functionally with biology and engineering teams.
The primary focus will be on organizing data associated with HTS screening data.

Requirements:

Candidates must have an MSC/PhD or equivalent in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a similar field.
Experience with data analysis from HTS small molecule screens and pooled CRISPR Screens is required.
Candidates should have experience in ensuring the right data is integrated into assay design to support robust statistical testing approaches by collaborating with the drug discovery team.
Proven experience working in small, interdisciplinary teams, remote teams, and async communication is necessary.
Previous experience working with biology teams for experimental analysis in support of drug discovery programs in a commercial environment is essential.
Expertise in Bioinformatics programming and scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and R is required.
Bonus points for experience working with AWS/GCP and good coding practices, especially in writing scalable code.
Candidates must be exceptionally detail-oriented with a love for organization.
Excellent communication skills are necessary to present findings and work collaboratively within the organization.
The ability to juggle activities and effectively (re)prioritize is important.
Previous experience in a startup or a clear rationale for joining a small company is preferred.

Serna Bio offers the opportunity to work in a pioneering preclinical drug discovery company focused on developing small molecules that modulate translation and splicing by targeting RNA.
The company leverages the convergence of synthetic biology, machine learning, and massively multiplex screening to tackle historical challenges in drug discovery.
Employees will be part of a team that systematically maps RNA structures to a vast chemical universe, generating large proprietary datasets.
The role provides the chance to work with both experimental wet lab and AI capabilities to tackle undruggable targets and novel biology.
Serna Bio promotes a culture of high standards, ambition, and teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives and integrity.