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Position Summary

The scientist works independently using cutting edge tools to invent solutions for a large variety of interesting and challenging problems. The scientist develops and implements advanced analytics, medical/bio informatics and predictive tools for pathology informatics at Sonic. The scientist normally works Monday through Friday day-light business hours or as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement best practices (enterprise level) and advanced models using data science and machine learning.
• Work with global teams to collect data, design and build models to support product development and improve their outcomes.
• Evaluation of novel methodologies, approaches and solutions for various healthcare problems including but not limited to next generation sequencing, digital pathology and clinical informatics.
• Support sustainable life cycle for data including generation, ingestion, registry, quality and governance.
• Identify underutilized data sources for improvement of product design.
• Assist in decision-making process for test results using statistical analysis.
• Develop and maintain robust systems for managing and reporting advanced test results.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology or a related field plus 1-year experience in a computational role OR M.S. degree with 5 or more years of experience in a scientific role
• Practical research experience in one or more of the following areas: microscopy, histology, digital pathology
• Experience with laboratory information and data management systems
• Experience in developing and validating machine learning models with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Theano, Keras, Torch, Caffe etc.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python, ImageJ macros, R etc.
• Experience in interface/dashboard development is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A good candidate must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, enthusiasm, and initiative on a daily basis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is a must.
• Attention to detail is critical to the success of this position.

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Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.