Sarepta Therapeutics
Research Data Scientist-I
PayCompetitive
LocationCambridge/Massachusetts
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: R-02802
Employer Industry: Biotechnology
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity to contribute to the advancement of genetic therapies for conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
- Work remotely while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of experts
- Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellness
- Chance to develop cutting-edge computational biology and AI/ML models
- Exposure to the entire drug development process, enhancing career growth and learning
- Commitment to a supportive work culture that values work-life integration
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Develop and implement advanced computational biology and AI/ML models for drug discovery projects
- Create deep learning models to analyze internal and external experimental data for scientific insights
- Collaborate with research scientists to identify key problems and curate datasets for machine learning solutions
- Maintain and document codebases for ML/AI models and computational workflows
- Evaluate and adopt tools to enhance computational biology and machine learning processes
What is Required (Qualifications):
- PhD in Computational Biology, Machine Learning, Biomedical/Chemical Engineering, or related field with 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Proven experience in implementing machine learning and neural network models on biological datasets
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, with experience in deep learning frameworks
- Knowledge of advanced computational and statistical methods, particularly in AI/ML applications
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Background in gene therapy and gene editing technologies
- Experience in developing machine learning models for DNA/RNA/proteins
- Familiarity with large-scale computing, cloud infrastructures, and production environments
- Ability to interface with databases programmatically through APIs or remote connections
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
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Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. is a medical research and drug development company with corporate offices and research facilities in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.