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Senior Scientist I, Cancer Genomics, Clinical Biomarker Development

Revolution Medicines · Redwood City, California, United States · On-site

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About Revolution Medicines

Backed by GV.

About the role

In this role you will join the Cancer Genomics group in Clinical Biomarker Development, which sits within the Translational Medicine department to develop biomarkers, technology, and computational strategies for our RAS(ON) inhibitor programs. You will drive the application of advanced genomics analyses to maximize insight generation from clinical samples in our Phase I-III studies. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • A Ph.D. in Cancer Genomics, Genetics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or similar degree
  • A minimum of 2 - 8 years post-PhD experience analyzing cancer genomics data (post-doc, biotech, pharma, diagnostics, or combination)
  • A strong foundation in cancer biology, preferably with an understanding of RAS/MAPK signaling pathways in pancreatic, lung, or colorectal cancer
  • Proficiency programming in R and/or Python, and expert in clearly documenting work with a version control system (git)
  • Experienced in Linux and the cloud, including HPC clusters and command line interface, and developing genomics workflows for large scale NGS datasets
  • Experienced analyzing ctDNA or other liquid biopsy data derived from blood samples
More about this role

Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide.

Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor—all in service of patients.

In this role you will join the Cancer Genomics group in Clinical Biomarker Development, which sits within the Translational Medicine department to develop biomarkers, technology, and computational strategies for our RAS(ON) inhibitor programs. You will drive the application of advanced genomics analyses to maximize insight generation from clinical samples in our Phase I-III studies. This role...

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