(Senior) Associate Computational Biologist

ShapeTX® is pioneering programmable RNA medicines to repair genetic causes of diseases. Merging innovations in AI and RNA technology to generate and analyze hundreds of billions of therapeutic possibilities, ShapeTX® is spearheading breakthroughs in RNA editing, next-generation AAVs, and disruptive gene therapy manufacturing. The ShapeTX® platform enables pharma innovators to design treatments across a wide spectrum of diseases, including rare genetic disorders and debilitating conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, among others. You can find us at shapetx.com, LinkedIn, and Twitter. At ShapeTX®, we are a diverse team of professionals passionate about making cures a reality. Our cutting-edge science and extensive drug development expertise aim to find cures for many debilitating diseases. Shape Therapeutics is headquartered in Seattle, Washington with a satellite site in Boston, Massachusetts. Position Overview: ShapeTX® is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong data science and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) experience to join the rapidly growing Analytics and Informatics team as an Associate/Sr. Associate Computational Biologist. This person will work with diverse molecular and NGS datasets crucial to improving gene therapies' efficacy. The ideal candidate will have specific expertise in handling NGS components and data structures. Why join ShapeAI? 1. Interdisciplinary Collaborations: Engage in high-ranked research across various scientific disciplines and departments. 2. State-of-the-Art Technologies: Access large amounts of data from innovative gene therapy platforms along with high-performance computing and generative ML infrastructure. 3. Professional Growth: Fortify your skills under the mentorship of experienced computational scientists along with opportunities for training and career development. Position Duties: 1. Design strategies to process and analyze NGS data. 2. Play a vital role in collaborative efforts. 3. Generate and present impactful data visuals. 4. Consult with experimentalists on experimental design. 5. Use quality control metrics to troubleshoot. 6. Learn, test, and adapt new software and methods. 7. Maintain clearly documented code. 8. Work alongside the Analytics and Informatics team per evolving business objectives. Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computational Biology, Statistics, Genomics, Bioinformatics or related fields. Skills and Experience: Experience in processing and analyzing molecular data types, programming language (R, Python), data science tools (tidyverse, pandas), cloud-based services or HPC clusters, version control systems (e.g. Git). Excellent multitasking, effective communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to solve problems and meet the challenges of a fast-paced start-up environment. Preferable: Background in molecular biology or NGS experimental protocols, and knowledge in virology, protein biology, RNA biology, neurobiology, or genetic diseases. We offer a robust benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, paid holidays and maternal leave, annual employee stipend, flexible PTO, and Company paid Long Term Disability. Employees are eligible to enroll in our Company’s voluntary 401k plan, voluntary Life/AD&D and Voluntary FSA’s. The salary range for an Associate Computational Bi...