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Senior Computational Biologist - Single-Cell Genomics & Machine Learning

$145k - $175k

Recruits Lab

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Computational Biologist – Single-Cell Genomics & Machine Learning

Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid)

Compensation: $145,000–$175,000 Base + Equity

Employment: Full-Time

Industry: Biotechnology | AI-Driven Drug Discovery

About the Opportunity

Recruits Lab is partnering with an innovative, AI-driven biotechnology company transforming drug discovery through single-cell biology, multi-omics, and machine learning.

We're seeking a Senior Computational Biologist to lead cutting-edge research initiatives, analyze complex biological datasets, and collaborate with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic partners to advance discoveries in immuno-oncology and autoimmune diseases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead computational biology projects involving single-cell and multi-omics datasets.
  • Develop and implement advanced bioinformatics and machine learning approaches.
  • Analyze transcriptomic datasets to identify meaningful biological insights.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary scientific and technical teams.
  • Lead research projects involving external pharmaceutical and academic collaborators.
  • Present complex scientific findings through reports, visualizations, and presentations.
  • Apply emerging AI technologies, including LLM-based tools, to accelerate research workflows.

Required Qualifications

  • PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, or a related discipline with 3-6 years of postdoctoral or industry experience
  • Strong expertise in single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), transcriptomics, and multi-omics analysis.
  • Advanced programming skills in Python and/or R.
  • Experience applying machine learning to biological datasets.
  • Research experience in immunology, immuno-oncology, or autoimmune diseases.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex computational research projects.
  • Strong scientific communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
  • First-author scientific publications and/or demonstrated industry project leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CAR-T biology or cancer immunotherapy.
  • Experience collaborating with pharmaceutical or biotechnology partners.
  • Familiarity with AI/LLM applications in computational biology.
  • Experience working with large-scale biological datasets.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary: $145,000–$175,000, with flexibility based on experience.
  • Equity participation.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) and additional retirement benefits.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Professional growth in a research-driven biotechnology environment.

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Interested candidates should submit their resume through Recruits Lab for confidential consideration.

Qualified applicants will receive additional details about the opportunity during the screening process.

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