DATA SCIENTIST

Talus Bioscience is a venture-backed early-stage biotechnology startup working to develop new therapies for incurable cancers. At Talus, we believe nothing is undruggable. We build the technology to bring drug development back to where it matters, inside the live human cell. Exciting things are happening at Talus…come join us!

We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in Seattle. The scientist will work in a small team setting to develop and improve our computational tools for discovering drugs that  target “undruggable” proteins. We are looking for a technology leader interested in leveraging their knowledge of proteome/genome bioinformatics and machine learning to solve complex biological problems. The ideal candidate will thrive working independently in a fast-paced, innovative, early-stage biotech environment. This is a full-time, exempt position.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, document, and test tools and machine learning models to guide our drug discovery efforts
• Contribute to in-house and open-source bioinformatics and data science software
• Aid in developing robust experimental designs
• Incorporate feedback from team members to iterate on models and algorithms
• Accurately document code and analyses in version-controlled repositories
• Contribute to a rigorously scientific, cohesive, and efficient team environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Talus believes that our staff should reflect the diversity of our community. We are committed to hiring and advancing staff that represent voices from traditionally underrepresented populations. We are committed as an organization to foster better cultural competency, equity, and diversity. We're open to a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and all talent is welcome and encouraged to apply, even if not all of the required qualifications are met.

Required Skills and Experience

• MS or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a closely related disciplines
• 3+ years of hands-on experience analyzing large-scale proteomics (preferred) or genomics data 
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining bioinformatics and/or data science tools
• Fluent in Git, Bash, and Python
• Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work independently and confidently within a highly-collaborative, fast-paced environment
• The successful candidate must be self-motivated, a team player, attentive to details, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills and Experience

A combination of any of the preferred qualifications listed below would add value to a potential candidate's application.

• Experience in cancer biology and drug development
• A track-record of contributions to open-source software
• Fluent in SQL and the PyData stack (Pandas, NumPy, etc.)
• Experience with NextFlow or other workflow engines
• Strong data visualization skills
• Cloud computing experience, particularly with AWS

Competitive applicants will include their GitHub profile in their application. This position is primarily in-person, with the option of limited work-from-home a possibility for the right candidate. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the US.

BENEFITS

At Talus, we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that is top of class for a small startup:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% company-paid premiums for employees and 50% for dependants.
• Company-paid life insurance policy.
• 4 weeks of paid time off PLUS 10 holiday days.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company contribution.
• Medical and child care FSA plans.
• $100/month commuter benefit for transit, parking, etc.
• Flexible working hours.
• An inclusive and fun work environment with smart and dedicated co-workers.

COVID PRECAUTIONS

We value the safety of our employees and have put in measures to reduce the risk of COVID that include: 

• All personnel working on-site are expected to be fully-vaccinated and boosted (if not, then masks must be worn 100% of the time when working on-site). 
• Personal protective equipment is provided and, at times, required.

Talus Bioscience provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.