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Junior Data Scientist

Employer
Barrington James
Location
Oslo (Fylke), Østlandet (NO)
Salary
700,000
Start date
17 Jan 2023
Closing date
2 Feb 2023

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Discipline
Manufacturing, Engineering
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Graduate

Job Details

Junior Data Scientist

We are a biotechnology company seeking a Junior Data Scientist to join our team and help drive data-driven decision making for drug development and discovery. As a Junior Data Scientist, you will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting large data sets from various sources such as high-throughput screening, personalised cancer immunotherapies and clinical trials to inform drug discovery and development decisions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including biologists, chemists and clinicians to identify key data trends and insights and develop models and algorithms to optimize drug candidates’ selection, pre-clinical and clinical development.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Collect and analyse large data sets from various sources such as high-throughput screening, genomics and clinical trials to inform drug discovery and development decisions.
  • Use statistical and machine learning techniques to identify patterns and trends in the data, such as drug targets and mechanisms of action
  • Develop and implement predictive models and algorithms to optimize drug candidates’ selection, pre-clinical and clinical development.
  • Communicate findings and insights to cross-functional teams and inform decision making
  • Continuously monitor and improve the performance of models and algorithms

 

Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biotechnology or a related field
  • Strong understanding of statistical and machine learning concepts
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python and ML Frameworks like TensorFlow or Pytorch
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Background or interest in Biotechnology and drug development is a plus

 

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are passionate about using data science to improve drug development and discovery and looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

Following your application Filipa Englefield, a specialist Biotech will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. She will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities, which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.

This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close prematurely. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Filipa Englefield for any further information

Filipa Englefield

Senior Consultant - EMEA

Email: fenglefield (@) barringtonjames.com

Company

We’re great at what we do. A collection of the worlds finest Life Science recruiters working for the worlds best Life Science consultancy.

Originally, a purely contingency and contract recruiter, focused in the UK, Barrington James is now a sophisticated, highly effective provider of human resources solutions up to full RPO, partnering the pharma, medical devices, and healthcare industries right across the globe.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01293 776644
Location
Victoria House
Consort Way
Horley
Surrey
RH6 7AF
GB

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