Description:

Valo Health is a technology company focused on accelerating drug discovery and development using human-centric data and AI-powered technology.
The Senior Data Scientist will be part of the computational biology core in the Translational Data Sciences group, collaborating with scientists, data scientists, and engineers.
Responsibilities include integrating ‘omics data from various sources into the data platform, ensuring data quality through bioinformatics pipelines, and performing analyses to support drug discovery programs.
The role involves publication-quality data visualization and effective communication across disciplines.
The candidate will contribute to identifying novel targets and clinical biomarkers and will be an active team member providing updates and feedback.

Requirements:

A BS degree with 4 years of experience, or a MS or PhD with at least 1 year of experience in bioinformatics, computational sciences, or related fields is required.
Experience in modeling multi-omic data using statistical/machine learning methods and biological network analyses is essential.
Candidates must have experience with high-dimensional omics data and the ability to address challenges related to noise and variance.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are necessary, including proficiency in Rmarkdown and/or Jupyter Notebooks.
Experience in R and/or Python, including familiarity with code and data versioning, is required.
Knowledge of OMICs data processing workflows and experience working in cloud environments like AWS is preferred.
Coursework in at least two biological sciences is required, with a preference for knowledge in cardiovascular disease and its co-morbidities.
Familiarity with public data sources and experience with network biology approaches are a plus.

Valo Health offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment that prioritizes growth and development.
Employees have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of experts in science, technology, and pharmaceuticals.
The company is committed to driving digital transformation in the pharmaceutical industry, providing a platform for impactful contributions to drug discovery.
Valo Health supports the professional development of its employees and fosters a culture of innovation and excellence.