Microbiome Data Scientist – Full-time Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Analyze microbiome datasets, encompassing taxa abundances, diversity metrics, and functional genes, to aid in addressing research questions.

• Create and sustain innovative microbiome metrics and biomarkers utilizing statistical and machine learning techniques.

• Perform statistical evaluations of longitudinal clinical data.

• Develop data visualizations, reports, and presentations for stakeholders and academic publications.

• Compose research protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports.

• Operate independently across multiple projects in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

• Assist in the creation of new product and study ideas.

• Contribute to scientific publications, proposals, and internal knowledge dissemination.

• Collaborate closely with microbiome specialists and report to the Head of Science.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant discipline such as data science, computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, or microbiology is preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of full-time relevant experience post-Master’s, or 0–1 years of relevant experience post-PhD.

• Strong foundation in statistics, machine learning, and data visualization.

• Proficiency in R and/or Python.

• Experience with SQL and handling large datasets is preferred.

• Prior experience in microbiome data analysis, including 16S or shotgun metagenomics, is highly desirable.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in a remote-first environment.

• Prior experience in a fast-paced startup setting is preferred.

• Experience in DTC health/wellness companies is preferred.

• Familiarity with remote work and proficiency in Slack is preferred.

• Ability to utilize AI in daily tasks while being aware of its limitations.

• Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.

• Flexible core hours: 9am–6pm CST, adjustable by up to two hours in either direction.

• Mission-driven work with a direct impact on patients and families.

• Diverse, international team.

• Collaborative, written-first communication culture.

• Opportunities to influence product and study concepts.

• Opportunities for scientific publication, proposal submission, and knowledge sharing.