The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a passionate and fast-growing biotech company developing novel diagnostic tests with the potential to significantly impact society. Contracting company is an in-vitro diagnostics biotech company focused on early detection of cancer using leading edge technologies. The company is using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), epigenetic alterations, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop its multi-cancer early detection blood test. Is located in Sevilla, Spain with R&D activities performed in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Job offer is for Ljubljana, Slovenia or alternatively, different locations in Spain (Seville, Madrid, Barcelona). Partially remote work opportunity is also negotiable.

You Will:

• Work in a team environment to:

• Apply artificial intelligence on wet laboratory and sequencing quality data to predict impact in downstream analysis and ensure quality control o Visit our laboratory with our specialists for direct contact and collaboration with the information source.

• Analyze and interpret molecular, analytical and clinical data in the context of early cancer detection and identification of molecular signatures across various types and stages of cancer o Guide and communicate with downstream processes and work teams.

Your Background Includes:

• MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Computational Biology, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Physics or Engineering with a Data Science or Artificial Intelligence specialty

• 1+ years post-study experience applying machine learning algorithms for research and/or product development in industry

• Experience in quality control data analysis of high-throughput, quantitative laboratory technologies

• Deep knowledge of machine learning fundamentals

• Proficiency in Linux environment and bash

• Excellence with computational and statistical programming

• Experience working with in high-throughput, quantitative technologies in genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, or transcriptomics (e.g., WGS, WGBS) is a plus

• Attention to detail

• Knowledge and experience with time management and timeline development

• Flexibility

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English

What we will offer:

• By being part of the team, you will be in a company that wants more than to become one of the leaders in the industry. We want to have a huge positive impact on society by achieving the ambitious purpose of “making cancer a curable disease by detecting it earlier”.

Type of employment:

• Permanent and full-time Probation Period: 6 months

• Gross annual salary: To be negotiated with the candidate Annual Bonus: Up to 20% of your gross salary based on objectives

• Office location: Ljubljana, Slovenia but alternative options available also in Seville, Madrid and Barcelona

Perks:

− Flexible work schedule

− Remote work opportunities

− Free day on your birthday

− Parking incentive on office locations

− Free cafe amenities on office locations

− Possibility to buy extra vacation days

− Optional health insurance plan

− And more

What does a successful person look like at this company?

• Those who thrive there prioritize, manage, and execute their own goals with ownership. They embrace working in collaborative mode in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment that allows to learn from others as well as share ones own knowledge. They welcome and provide constructive feedback and criticism, trusting in the good intentions of others, and being secure in the knowledge that embracing mistakes is the best way to learn and grow. This position is meant for people who are driven by the opportunity to see their work having impact in the global fight against cancer.