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Scientist, Population Genetics

23andMe · Palo Alto (HQ) · On-site

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About 23andMe

23andMe offers DNA testing with the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown, personalized health insights and more. Backed by NEA, GV and Sapphire.

About the role

23andMe is looking for a quantitative scientist with extensive experience in population genetics and statistical modeling of human genetics data to join our R&D team. You will leverage your expertise and work collaboratively with scientists, software engineers, and product managers to build out consumer data products that illuminate the story of human interconnectedness, exploring everything from immediate family lineages to deep human history, as it relates to both ancestry and health.

More about this role

23andMe is looking for a quantitative scientist with extensive experience in population genetics and statistical modeling of human genetics data to join our R&D team. You will leverage your expertise and work collaboratively with scientists, software engineers, and product managers to build out consumer data products that illuminate the story of human interconnectedness, exploring everything from immediate family lineages to deep human history, as it relates to both ancestry and health.

With the world’s largest database of more than 11 million research-consented customers, 23andMe is at the forefront of using genetics to transform the understanding of human connection and health. Join our growing team to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome.

Who We Are

We are a group of individuals passionate about genetic discovery. 23andMe Research Institute is a nonprofit medical research organization that enables people everywhere to access their genetic information, learn about themselves, and participate in the world's largest crowdsourced research initiative. The Institute aims to be the world's most significant contributor to scientific advancement, uniting...

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