Senior Computational Biologist

vor 1 Woche

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Schweiz Novartis Pharma GmbH Vollzeit CHF 120'000 - CHF 180'000 pro Jahr
Job ID REQ Okt 28, Schweiz Summary Location: Basel, Switzerland or Cambridge, MASS, US
Full time, hybrid
#LI-Onsite

The Oncology Data Science (OncDS) team in Biomedical Research provides computational biology, AI, and data expertise and brings together projects spanning the entire pre-clinical to clinical development pipeline across a wide and unique range of novel therapeutics. OncDS specializes in using high-throughput genomic and biomarker data for target identification, drug discovery, and clinical development

We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Computational Scientist / Data Engineer that can combine data science tools with biological knowledge to perform exploratory data analyses, curate high-quality datasets, build efficient data workflows, and apply automation and AI to ensure accuracy and scalability in our data systems

Join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and growth, and make a meaningful impact at the intersection between cutting-edge science and technology About the Role

Key responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to curate key experimental and omics datasets with an emphasis on quality and correctness to ensure that our complex scientific data are trustworthy
  • Perform exploratory data analyses on key experimental and omics datasets
  • Evaluate and implement automation tools and AI/ML approaches to enhance data curation and EDA workflows that increase the speed and accuracy of data handling
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and adopt best practices for data engineering

Essential Requirements:

  • Ideally an advanced degree (PhD, MS, or BS) in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field with relevant experience
  • A minimum of 5-8 years in either academia or industry working in an equivalent position in computational biology, bioinformatics, data engineering, or related field
  • At least 4-5 years of experience working with molecular biology or omics data
  • Demonstrated statistical and analytic rigor while performing exploratory data analyses and drawing scientific conclusions from experimental data (e.g., scRNAseq, RNAseq, ChIPseq, DNAseq, proteomics, compound screens, or CRISPR screens)
  • Fluent in one or more programming languages with bioinformatics applications (R, Python)
  • Knowledge of version control, reproducible workflows, Unix / Linux
  • Curiosity, creativity, strong organizational skills, solution-oriented problem solving
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, determine project next steps, manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences

Accessibility and accommodation

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Division Biomedical Research Business Unit Universal Hierarchy Node Standort Schweiz Seite Basel (City Company / Legal Entity C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG Alternative Location Cambridge (USA), Massachusetts, USA Functional Area Data and Digital Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No Apply to Job

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