Associate Scientist / Scientist I, Computational Test Development

Job overview

Associate Scientist / Scientist I, Computational Test Development is an onsite, full-time role in Boston, MA. The posting lists annual compensation of $110,000–$150,000, with final compensation based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. At Precede Biosciences, the Computational Test Development team supports diagnostic assay characterization and validation programs. The role produces rigorous, reproducible analyses and quality assessments that inform assay performance and regulatory submissions. It combines computational analysis, in silico simulation, validation work with wet-lab colleagues, and clear documentation to support diagnostic development, including tests relevant to cancer detection and treatment.

What you'll do

• Analyze data for epigenomic and NGS-based diagnostic assays from raw processing through performance metrics
• design quality assessment frameworks and define QC metrics and thresholds
• run and interpret validation experiments with wet-lab and computational colleagues
• pursue scoped research questions and document results
• simulate assay behavior under variable conditions
• develop statistical approaches for threshold setting and performance boundaries
• assess bioinformatics pipeline parameter sensitivity
• document code, methods, results, and interpretation
• contribute to SOPs and analytical reports
• and communicate findings across teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate scientist

scientist i

computational test development

precede biosciences

boston ma

full-time

computational biology

bioinformatics

ngs

epigenomics

diagnostic assays

python

$110k–$150k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Performance bonuses, equity participation, and comprehensive health benefits.

Why this role

The work supports diagnostic assay validation and regulatory submissions, with a focus on reproducible computational analysis.

About the employer

Precede is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.