Sr Data Scientist
Computational Biology
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Develops medicines to extend healthspan by reprogramming epigenome
Company Overview
NewLimit is a biotechnology company that stands out for its pioneering work in extending human healthspan by developing medicines to treat age-related diseases through epigenome reprogramming. The company's competitive edge lies in its unique use of functional genomics, pooled perturbation screening, and machine learning models to explore the biology of epigenetic aging and disease on a scale that surpasses its competitors. With a clear 20-year ambition to significantly extend human healthspan and a current focus on restoring function in the aging immune system, NewLimit demonstrates industry leadership and a strong commitment to improving human health.
AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$40M
Founded
2022
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 80%2 year growth
↑ 500%Locations
San Bruno, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
Data Science
Linux/Unix
NumPy
Pandas
Python
CategoriesNew
AI & Machine Learning
Data & Analytics
Requirements
- PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent
- Expertise analyzing and interpreting multi-omics datasets (e.g. mRNA + ATAC profiling, scCUT&TAG, etc.)
- Expertise in single cell bioinformatics tools (demultiplexing, alignment, quality control analysis)
- Fluency in software engineering methodologies and bioinformatics tooling or fluency in machine learning applications to diverse cell biology/multi-omics datasets
Desired Qualifications
- Expertise in Python data science tools (Numpy, SciPy, Pandas, etc.)
- Fluency with modern cloud computing environments
- Strong Python programming and Unix workflow management skills
- Experience with standard molecular biology workflows - cloning, PCR, standard transfection/transduction techniques