Scientific Data Engineer, 12-month FTC

About this role

The candidate will develop and maintain the R&D department’s data model, data pipelines and dashboarding to support R&D activities. These span a wide range of areas including electronic lab notebook templatization and integrations, data capture and storage, results processing, dashboarding, and statistical analysis activities. They will also share responsibility with the wider Data Science team for providing technical support to scientists across these areas. Major ActivitiesWrite well-documented and well-tested ELN templates that follow company best practices.Develop tools to maintain and ensure data integrity throughout the data lifecycle.Develop SQL queries to improve data accessibility for operational and scientific user-groups.Implement dashboards to improve data accessibility across the R&D organisation.Perform data mining, data exploration and feature generation to bring proof of concept AI/ML / statistical / mechanistic / hybrid modelling in collaboration with data scientists and bench scientists.Serve as part of the technical support team for software utilised by R&D staff.Train end-users on adequate use of tools released for general use.Produce rigorous documentation of all software development processes.Maintain up-to-date knowledge on state-of-the-art data analysis practices applicable to life sciences R&D.Key Performance IndicatorsAccurately and effectively translate user requirements into successful ELN templates and data pipelines.Timely prioritisation and resolution of user- reported bugs / requested enhancements.Working on multiple unrelated projects concurrently while adhering to agreed timelines.Key Job CompetenciesProblem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Motivation - sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.Professionalism - works well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.Innovation - displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.Oral Communication - speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates good presentation skills; participates effectively in meetings.Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively. Job ResponsibilitiesNo direct reports. Job BackgroundEssentialBS/MS degree in Data Science/Data Analysis/Bioprocess Engineering or related disciplineUnderstanding of bioprocessing and/or experience working with bioprocess development dataAdvanced knowledge of Python and SQL.DesiredPrevious industrial experience in pharma ELN maintenance (can include internships/placements).Software / Database / Bioprocess model development experience.Knowledge of dashboarding tools such as Tableau, Spotfire and PowerBI.

What this role is, and what else it is called

Employers in London advertise this kind of work as Data Analyst, Data Engineer, AI Engineer and Senior Data Engineer too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a mid-level Data, AI & Machine Learning role in London, advertised as hybrid, splitting time between home and the office.

How this role compares to the market

112 live UK roles list Python right now, across 78 source domains. The median annual salary midpoint is £55,000. 63% of 56 roles with a known arrangement are remote. Browse Python roles.

85 live UK roles list SQL right now, across 60 source domains. The median annual salary midpoint is £42,500. 55% of 22 roles with a known arrangement are remote. Browse SQL roles.

London has 1,405 live IT vacancies across 721 source domains, with a median annual salary midpoint of £50,000. Browse London roles.

Market figures are today's snapshot of reportable live UK roles on public careers and vacancy pages; see hiring trends.

Technologies mentioned

Detected on Meiragtx's careers page. ProdReady Recruitment lists this vacancy as an aggregator and is not the employer; applications go to the employer's own site. More IT jobs in London.