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About Nucleix

Nucleix is a leader in the field of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and its application in medical diagnostics. Our commitment to research and technology in this area is foundational to our mission. Nucleix is at the forefront of advancing medical diagnostics. Our innovative assay technology is contributing to new standards in lung cancer screening, aiming towards a future where early detection is the norm, not the exception. Our mission, while ambitious, has a deeply meaningful impact. We aim to detect lung cancer at its earliest stages with just a single tube of blood, striving to make healthcare more accessible to all. The journey at Nucleix is not only about the blend of rigorous science and novel technology in our assay, but also about our dedicated team members who are committed to changing the course of lung cancer diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee data science projects, with a focus on NGS data analysis.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and high-level planning in relation to NGS data projects.
• Solve complex problems and innovate in the analysis and interpretation of NGS data.
• Innovate and implement effective data visualization techniques for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct ad-hoc data analyses to glean critical insights that propel our mission forward.
• Champion projects from inception through to implementation, ensuring alignment with defined requirements and seamless integration.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Software, Research, Product Development, Clinical) to understand project requisites and drive implementation.
• Ensure projects are on schedule, meet defined requirements, and are well-documented in compliance with Nucleix’s Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or related fields; MSc candidates with extensive experience and knowledge will also be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in data science, including substantial experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis and production-level NGS pipeline development.
• Strong desire to lead projects and teams, especially in NGS data analysis or related fields, with a bonus for prior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability for independent research with advanced skills in statistical analysis, machine learning, and bioinformatics, specifically related to NGS.
• Proven expertise in developing machine learning models with a strong statistical foundation, experience working with large datasets, and proficiency in bioinformatics and ML algorithms, from classical ML to deep learning.
• Expert-level knowledge in Python and fluency in main data science tools (e.g., scikit-learn, SQL, TensorFlow).
• Solid knowledge of cloud environments like AWS or GCP, with experience in deploying production-level ML or bioinformatics pipelines.
• Proven experience in collaborating and communicating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Experienced in working in a collaborative data science environment with tools such as Git, Docker, etc.

Bonus

• Experience with liquid biopsy NGS analysis.
• Experience with MLOps or bioinformatics pipeline frameworks, e.g. MLFlow, NextFlow, KubeFlow
• Experience with large language models (LLM) and generative AI.