[Remote] Microbiome Data Scientist
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tiny Health advances lifelong health through precision microbiome science, using microbiome testing, AI, and longitudinal datasets to support personalized health. The Microbiome Data Scientist will analyze complex microbiome and clinical datasets, develop statistical and machine learning biomarkers, and contribute to research, publications, and product development.
Responsibilities
- Analyze microbiome data (taxa abundances, diversity metrics, functional genes) to support key research questions
- Develop and maintain novel microbiome metrics and biomarkers using statistical and machine learning methods
- Conduct statistical analyses of longitudinal clinical data
- Prepare data visualizations, reports, and presentations for stakeholders and publications
- Draft research protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports
- Work independently across multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Support development of new product and study concepts
- Contribute to scientific publications, proposals, and internal knowledge-sharing
Skills
- • Master's or PhD in a relevant field preferred (•e.g.,• data science, computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, microbiology)
- • 3+ years of full-time, relevant experience following completion of a Master's, or 0-1+ years of relevant experience with a PhD
- • Strong background in statistics, machine learning, and data visualization
- • Proficient in R and/or Python; experience with SQL and large datasets preferred
- • Experience with microbiome data analysis (e.g., 16S, shotgun metagenomics) is highly desirable
- • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- • Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a remote-first environment
- • Previous experience in a fast-paced startup environment
- • Work experience in DTC health/wellness companies
- • Experience working remotely, with proficiency in Slack
- • Leverages AI in daily tasks while also understanding where its blind spots
- • Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity
Benefits
- Remote-first work arrangement for FTEs based in North America
- Core hours from 9am–6pm CST, shiftable by up to two hours either way — start at 7am or 11am, wrap at 4pm or 8pm
- Fiercely protected flexibility
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