Quantitative Biologist at Arcadia Science

Compensation

$150,000 – $200,000/yr

Location: Emeryville, California
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Description

Arcadia Science is looking for a Quantitative Biologist to join their Validation team. This role involves using computational analyses across various modalities and biological scales to extract meaning from complex data, identify limitations of existing analytical approaches, and develop new ones. The biologist will collaborate with experimental biologists, contribute to designing and interpreting experiments, and build robust analytical infrastructure.

Required Skills

Computational Analyses
Statistical Analysis
Machine Learning Models
Python
R
Data Analysis
Image Analysis
Signal Processing
Experimental Design

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: At least 3 years of full-time relevant scientific experience post-PhD or equivalent
Strong foundation in statistically driven experimental design with hands-on experience applying these to biological datasets
Track record of working directly with experimental scientists to design, analyze, and interpret studies
Demonstrated expertise developing software for biological image analysis
Experience with statistical or machine learning methods applied to phenotypic biological data, including spectral or image data
Experience with instrument control, data acquisition software, or pipelines connecting hardware to analysis
Direct bench experience generating biological data, with a working understanding of common sources of experimental variability and how they manifest in downstream analysis
Preferred Qualifications: strong intuitions about image data
high expectations for rigorous experimental design
communication skills to make quantitative reasoning accessible to scientists with diverse backgrounds
Enthusiasm and independent documentation for participation in open science