At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of data science pipelines and platforms in a dynamic start-up environment.
- Company: Exciting life science start-up in Cambridge, focused on innovative data solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with a focus on cutting-edge technology and research.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data science in biotech and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Master’s or PhD in relevant fields, strong Python skills, and experience in data analysis.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Take a lead role in shaping data science pipelines, platforms and methodologies. This life science stealth start-up is expanding, and having put together their core science team, are now looking to hire their first Data Scientist to join them. As you may expect in a start-up, projects and roles are quite fluid and dynamic, and as a Data Scientist, you would be tasked to build their data platform and establish processes to generate insight from the scientific data that is generated.
Examples of project work will include:
- Algorithm development for time series events
- Maintaining data analysis pipelines
- Implementing best‑in‑practice data analysis techniques
Requirements:
- Master’s or ideally PhD in mathematics, science or similar
- Demonstrable experience in data analysis in a science environment (ideally biotech or applied life sciences)
- Strong application experience in data science methodologies including signal processing, classical algorithms, and machine learning
- Ability to make sense of data within project context and company goals, so that insight can aid further research and projects
- Good Python programming skills with the ability to write maintainable code to a good standard including use of relevant libraries and associated tools
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to talk to non-technical and non-scientific stakeholders
- Any exposure to training ML models (neural networks) would be desirable
This role would predominately be based at offices in Cambridge (although some flexibility for hybrid working would be possible when projects allow). Please note no company sponsorship is available, and interested applicants must have full rights to work in the UK without any restrictions.
Data Scientist (Platform Development) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire employer: Energy Jobline CVL
Join a pioneering life science start-up in Cambridge, where you will play a crucial role in shaping innovative data science pipelines and methodologies. With a dynamic work culture that encourages creativity and collaboration, this company offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside competitive benefits. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in the biotech field while working in a vibrant city known for its rich academic and scientific heritage.
