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R&D, Senior Scientist

Castle Biosciences, Inc.
Friendswood, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026 CLOSED ON 10/24/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D, Senior Scientist position at Castle Biosciences, Inc.?

Castle Biosciences Earns "Top Workplaces USA Award" for Phoenix, Pittsburgh, and Friendswood!

Learn more at www.CastleBiosciences.com

Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire a full-time R&D, Senior Scientist working from our Friendswood, TX location but will consider Pittsburgh, PA with a start date of October 30, 2026.

Why Castle Biosciences?

Exceptional Benefits Package

  • Excellent Annual Salary 20% Bonus Potential
  • 20 Accrued PTO Days Annually 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401K with 100% Company Match up to 6%
  • 3 Health Care Plan Options Company HSA Contribution
  • Company Stock Grant Upon Hire

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A R&D, Senior Scientist

As a Senior Scientist, you will drive the generation and communication of scientific evidence supporting Castle Biosciences' dermatologic oncology products. You'll collaborate across R&D, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Program Management, and Data Analytics to transform complex clinical and molecular data into meaningful insights that inform patient care and business strategy. In this highly visible role, you will analyze and visualize data, develop publications and scientific presentations, communicate findings to diverse audiences, and build collaborative relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to advance research initiatives. Success requires a unique blend of scientific expertise, analytical rigor, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment.

Key Areas of Focus

  • Data analysis, interpretation, and visualization
  • Scientific communication through publications and presentations
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
  • External scientific partnerships and KOL engagement

Requirements

  • PhD in life sciences or a master's degree with at least 5 years of industry experience
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills (with proficiency in the English language)
  • Demonstrated independent writing experience in generating scientific deliverables (abstracts, posters, short oral presentations, etc.), with first-hand experience in the publication process
  • Demonstrated experience with clinical data analysis and statistics
  • Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and function effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Please see the full job description at the end of the job ad.

SCHEDULE

  • A typical work schedule is Monday through Friday (40 hours per week), working from the Friendswood, TX headquarters or Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Off-hour work will be required, at times, to attend conferences and facilitate communication and meet deadlines. Travel may be up to 10% of time.

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We truly appreciate your time. If this feels like the right opportunity for you, we'd love for you to complete our mobile-friendly application. We're excited to learn more about you and look forward to connecting soon!

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WORK AUTHORIZATION

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H-1B visas, OPT, or employment-related visas.

About Castle Biosciences Inc.

At Castle, it all comes down to people. After all, disease doesn't just happen - it happens to people. We believe that disease management and treatment decisions can be better informed through a person's unique biology, which is revealed through the scientific rigor of our innovative, laboratory-developed tests. We are committed to empowering healthcare providers and patients with the goal of improved outcomes.

Every employee at Castle has an impact on patient care, and we work to ensure that everyone finds their work to be both challenging and rewarding. We behave with integrity and treat our colleagues with respect and kindness. Our culture fosters an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration. We prioritize and encourage internal growth and professional development.

Castle Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail ReasonableAccommodationsRequest@castlebiosciences.com.

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