Scientist Io Computational Biology

We are a dedicated group of scientists, physicians, and businesspeople working together toward one goal: to discover and develop therapies that can unleash the power of the body’s immune system to treat and potentially cure cancer. We are passionate about the work we do every day at Agenus to deliver on the promise of immuno-oncology. If you’re looking for an inspired environment, passionate colleagues, and a culture that nurtures learning, innovation and team success, we invite you to join us.

Agenus is seeking a seasoned computational biologist to join our team of innovative scientists in driving the analysis and interpretation of multi-modal data towards the development of cancer therapeutics, biomarker discovery, and other translational efforts. The candidate will play a key role in supporting Agenus' mission to bring novel immuno-oncology treatments to patients.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of biology, particularly in the fields of immunology, oncology, or immuno-oncology. The candidate will utilize cutting-edge computational biology and bioinformatics techniques to drive scientific insights. This person will have a significant impact across the entire drug discovery process, from target identification and validation, to preclinical, clinical, and translational stages. A successful candidate will provide translational hypotheses and predictive biomarkers to inform clinical development strategies.

Responsibilities

Designing and applying bioinformatics methods to solve problems in immuno-oncology

Implementing and deploying biological data analysis methods and tools

Required Qualifications

PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field

2+ years relevant experience

Demonstrate proficiency with major programming languages and frameworks

Extensive hands-on experience in projects related to NGS data analysis and sequence-based analysis of genomic, transcriptomic, or proteomic data sets

Extensive experience in statistical analysis of multi-omics data (e.g. bulk/single-cell RNA-seq, microarray, proteomics or genetics data), longitudinal data, and developing predictive models

Extensive knowledge and experience in areas such as immunology and cancer biology, and biomarker development

Strong programming skills in Python or R and good programming practices

Experience with distributed version control systems

Proven track record of publications and presentation skills

Experience in creating pipelines in NextFlow or equivalentProactive scientist with outstanding presentation and communication skills that foster collaboration and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

Standard Office-type environment

Remote work options

Occasional domestic and international travel

Agenus is Delighted to Provide you With a Comprehensive Benefits Plan, Including Some of the Following:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Vacation Plan-In a time when we move at the speed of light, what matters most is what we achieve, not how many hours we clock or accrue. We want people to take breaks when they need them most and own their time. Our philosophy at Agenus is that freedom to take this time will lead to clarity, creativity and innovation through rested and refreshed eyes. With our Flexible Vacation Plan, Agenus will not limit the amount of vacation you can take. It will allow you to take the vacation time as you need, while fulfilling your job responsibilities and making meaningful contributions to our mission
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Catered Lunch
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Free Parking
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Care.com Memberships

Our core values

The way we work sets Agenus apart.

We put the patient first

We aspire to change the world, improving the experience and options available for every single cancer patient. The answers are out there, and patients are waiting.

We are bold, and we are one

We believe that the only way to deliver on our goals is to aim high and work as one global team. We look for opportunities to challenge, collaborate with, and support one another. We aim to break conventional standards and perform at extraordinary levels.

We work with integrity, respect and honesty

These three building blocks serve as pillars for how we behave, operate, and execute our mission.

We are a culture of ownership and accountability

We hold ourselves accountable not only for exceptional results, but how we get our results.

We are obsessively curious and deeply committed to learning

We live in a fast-paced environment that requires us to learn at or above the speed of change. We believe that curiosity fuels the desire to create, and learning provides the tools to progress.

We perform at our best every day

Every day counts. We confront insurmountable obstacles, problems and choices with intellect, perseverance and hard work.