Advancing breakthrough therapeutics through the purposeful integration of science and engineering. Backed by Lux.
About the role
We are seeking a Scientist in Computational Biology to drive diverse early drug discovery efforts across Eikon's target portfolio. In this key role, the successful applicant will serve as the subject matter expert for analyzing high-dimensional data, including bulk and single-cell transcriptomic datasets, and will use rigorous analytical skills in close collaboration with diverse discovery scientists to conceive, design, and evaluate complex, progress-enabling experiments across our target portfolio. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Acts as the go-to expert for analyzing high-dimensional datasets, such as bulk and single-cell/single-nucleus transcriptomic data
- Partners closely with scientists throughout Discovery to design, execute, and interpret in vitro and in vivo studies that advance projects across the portfolio
- Conducts rigorous and reproducible analyses spanning transcriptomic, genomic, and other complex datasets, tailoring analytical methods to the scientific question at hand
- Builds and enhances internal computational tools and pipelines, while overseeing external analytical partnerships when needed
- Follows sound practices in code and data management - including version control and workflow orchestration - and proactively suggests process improvements
- Contributes to the preparation of scientific publications and presentations showcasing the impact of complex data analysis on advancing scientific knowledge
More about this role
Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.
Position
We are seeking a Scientist in Computational Biology to drive diverse early drug discovery efforts across Eikon's target portfolio. In this key role, the successful applicant will serve as the subject matter expert for analyzing high-dimensional data, including bulk and single-cell transcriptomic datasets, and will use rigorous analytical skills in close collaboration with diverse discovery scientists to conceive, design, and evaluate complex, progress-enabling experiments across our target portfolio. This person will perform reproducible analyses across transcriptomic, genomic, and other high-dimensional datasets, adapting methods as...
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