Description:

Valo Health is a technology company focused on accelerating drug discovery and development using human-centric data and AI-powered technology.
The Staff Data Scientist will be a core member of the Chemical Data Sciences team, responsible for training and applying predictive models to drive drug discovery programs.
The role involves collaboration with the in-vitro pharmacology group to ensure optimal model training and problem-solving through mutual understanding of data and desired outcomes.
The candidate will partner with engineering teams to advance capabilities, create and improve data pipelines, and enhance data ingestion and evaluation processes.
Responsibilities include training, assessing, deploying, and interpreting statistical machine learning models, and communicating complex statistical and biological concepts to various stakeholders.
The position requires a candidate who is experienced in the drug discovery industry, detail-oriented, and enjoys collaboration across diverse scientific backgrounds.

Requirements:

A PhD or a Master's degree with experience in Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related quantitative fields is required.
At least 5 years of relevant industry experience is mandatory.
Proven experience in critically evaluating scientific literature and basic skills in mining biological assay data are preferred.
A good understanding of methods in cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology is essential.
Proficiency in programming with Python and/or R, fluency in shell scripting, and comfort with command line operations are required.
Experience with cheminformatics tools and platforms such as RDKit, OpenBabel, Pipeline Pilot, KNIME, MOE, and Schrödinger is necessary.
Understanding of data modeling and database technologies, including experience with SQL, is required.
Familiarity with modern machine learning methods and strong project management skills are essential.
The candidate must be a confident communicator, comfortable in discussions with both platform engineering and medicinal chemistry teams.
The ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously is crucial.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Valo Health offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment that prioritizes growth and development.
The company is committed to hiring diverse talent and fostering a culture that leverages different experiences and backgrounds.
Employees have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that aim to transform the pharmaceutical industry.
Valo Health provides a platform for professional development and the chance to contribute to life-changing drug discoveries.
The company is headquartered in Lexington, MA, with additional offices in New York, NY, providing a dynamic work setting.