At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose drivenenvironment. This is what we call the Veracyte way its about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
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The Position :
The Data Scientist on the Veracyte Data Engineering team will leverage data from diverse internal and external sources to derive actionable insights, develop predictive models, and support the companys mission of improving diagnostic accuracy. This role collaborates closely with data engineers, the Technical Program Manager (TPM), and cross-functional teams in a Scrum environment to deliver high-impact data solutions aligned with Veracytes global data strategy and digital transformation goals.
The position is open to US Remote (working PST hours).
Key Responsibilities
Analyze large, complex datasets from the Veracyte Lakehouse (e.g., genomic, clinical, operational data) to identify trends and patterns.
Work with the TPM and stakeholders to define data science requirements and user stories for inclusion in the teams Jira backlog.
Build, validate, and refine AI / ML models (e.g., LLM refinement, Verachat RAG) to support AI training and operational dashboards.
Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for business operations, R&D, and healthcare providers.
Contribute to the development of data-driven strategies by providing analytical expertise.
Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of continuous learning in data science practices.
Who You Are
5+ years (BS) or 3+ years (MS) of experience in data science or a similar role.
Proficiency in Python, R, or similar languages for data analysis and modeling.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses / incentives, and restricted stock units.Pay range $130,000$150,000 USD
What We Can Offer You
Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient?oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified Great Place to Work in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq : VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high?value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high?performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence?generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).
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Data Scientist • South San Francisco, CA, United States