Scientist / Senior Scientist, Computational Biology
Precede Biosciences
Boston, MA · $125k–$175k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
About Precede Biosciences
We are pioneering an advanced, minimally invasive, comprehensive epigenomics platform with the potential to profoundly impact the research and development of new medicines and the use of approved medicines in clinical practice across a number of conditions, including cancer. More information on our company and platform can be found on our company website and in our seminal publication in Nature Medicine.
We care deeply about creating a place where folks can do their best work from the start and have intentionally created an environment that is defined by purpose, teamwork, and excellence. This means nurturing team spirit, facing challenges together, collaboratively solving complex problems, while also ensuring a strong focus on individual initiative, accountability, and delivery.
The Role
This role involves formulating computational methods and conducting interpretative analyses integral to a variety of biopharma R&D applications and diagnostic applications. This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about innovating methodologies and unearthing groundbreaking biology in a setting where computational biology is key. If you're intrigued by the prospect of joining an early-stage company with an experienced team operating at a rapid pace, this could be your perfect match.
Responsibilities
You will blend biological insights with computational techniques to develop predictive models with immediate clinical applications.
You will lead projects that bridge the biological understanding of disease-relevant systems with computational analyses to drive diagnostic innovation.
Working with a skilled team of computational biologists, you will spearhead the analysis of novel epigenomic data and refine its clinical impact.
You will explore the biological underpinnings of numerous disease areas to produce biologically informed analyses that demonstrate significant endpoints.
Additionally, you will create novel classifiers with diagnostic relevance suitable for clinical use.
As a key member of a cross-functional team that encompasses clinical, translational, computational, and product development, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to make innovative diagnostics a reality.
Qualifications
You have experience in using computational analyses of the epigenome to weave a compelling biological narrative.
You are comfortable presenting this narrative in a group setting.
All levels of experience are encouraged to apply, and the role will be set commensurate with your experience.
You are excited by challenging problems and a fast-paced work environment.
You thrive in startup culture, comfortable taking on new projects with minimal direction, and are adaptive in response to feedback and evolving information.
Y ou are proficient in either R (Bioconductor) or Python.
You value diversity, learning from various perspectives, and working collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.
We believe in building an inclusive and balanced team. We also know meeting every single-exact-criteria can get in the way of meeting stellar folks. Please don’t hesitate to apply!
Precede Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected.
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and external recruiters. No fees will be paid for such submissions.