Position Summary

We are seeking a data scientist who, in collaboration with the bioinformatics group and lead scientists, will use their knowledge of statistics, data processing, and coding best practices to implement robust data analysis pipelines to support Bio-Me’s scientific and commercial endeavors. This is a highly autonomous position; we are seeking someone who is proactive and self-driven. Previous experience in life sciences is not a hard requirement. The position reports directly to the CIO.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with cross-functional teams to standardize, automate and expand Bio-Me’s data science capabilities

• Develop routine data analysis pipelines and workflows

• Extracting value from microbiome and medical data with statistical methods

• Exploring data for developing predictive models/indexes

• Supporting operational data entering and retrieving efforts

• Contributing experience and creativity to our scientific community and endeavors

• Possibility to be involved in reporting and communicating analysis to customers and stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications

Requirements:

• Proficient in the Python data science ecosystem including:

• Data wrangling (pandas, numpy)

• Data analysis (scikit-learn, scipy)

• Visualization tools (matplotlib, seaborn, plotly, etc.)

• Experience with relational database SQL (MySQL or MariaDB)

• Familiar with Python testing frameworks (unit tests and feature tests)

• Experience with Git for version control

Nice to have:

• Familiar with bioinformatics packages (Scikit-Bio, Biopython, etc.)

• Experience using AWS or Azure cloud

• Experience dealing with medical data

• Expert in using Unix

• Experience with AI/ML

• Experience working with Agile values (Scrum)

Perks and benefits

• Equity package

• New tech gear

• Flexible working hours

• Pension plan

• Central office near public transit

• Social gatherings

We are based in the Oslo Science Park with great facilities for a highly innovative and collaborative work environment. There are regular conferences, seminars and workshops held to provide further professional training and foster cutting-edge scientific and technical knowledge transfer. See more at www.forskningsparken.no/en/

Additional information

Starting date: ASAP. Candidates will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.

Recruitment process:

• Only applications received through the platform will be considered

• Selected applicants will be invited for a 15-min call

• Selected applicants will be invited for an on-site interview with coding tasks

• Applicants will receive final hiring decision