Job Description

We are looking for a Scientist III - Oncology to join our Data Extraction Team. You will be reporting to Ava Vila-Leahey. You will work closely with R&D Scientists, ML Engineers, and Data Engineers to apply your scientific research knowledge to lead development, auditing, and improvement of our ML models and data pipelines and come up with new ideas to advance our technology.
We are welcoming applicants from Canada, the US and the UK for this position.

You Will:

• • Improve strategy and development of new ways to apply our ML technology to expand data generation
  • Be a project lead on data audits of ML models and data pipelines to identify deficiencies and propose next steps to improve overall data collection, including support customer projects and researching data relevant to the customer.
  • Independently conduct research and provide creative solutions to improve use case data collection for oncology compiling them into a report, and attending client-facing meetings.
  • Independently identify and define main challenges for solutioning to satisfy product requirements outlined by the Product team
  • Be the project lead on several projects working to improve the quality of our data within oncology
  • Collaborate in knowledge sharing projects and developing relationships with multiple partners
  • Keep up with current biomedical research to guide technology development
  • Participate in the onboarding of junior R&D Scientists and share feedback and expertise with peers to support learning and improvement

You Have:

• • Experience in molecular biology, microbiology and bioinformatic databases within drug discovery and drug development
  • PhD or MSc 3+ years of relevant bench experience in life sciences (e.g. Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Preclinical research)
  • Solve open-ended tasks and develop data-driven solutions to novel problems
  • Ability to pivot and act on process improvements
  • Project management skills, including, staying organized, managing time effectively, delegation skills and clear understanding of team goals
  • Support work across different teams and be an effective team member
  • Organisation, time-management, and with both attention to detail and clear understanding of team goals
  • Experience using SQL and Excel functions to access, extract, and assess data from databases

Benefits and Perks:
An engaging remote-first culture
A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
15 days vacation plus an additional day every year; plus company closures for 15 more days throughout the year
Unlimited flex time for sick days, personal days, religious holidays
Comprehensive health and dental benefits Emphasis on mental health with $2500 CAD* for Psychologist, Social Worker, or Psychotherapist services
A $2000 CAD* Annual Learning & Development budget
A $1000 CAD* home office set-up budget
A $2500 CAD*wellness, lifestyle and productivity spending account for employees
Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options

• Benefits are tied to Canadian dollar amounts and would be converted to local currency for those in other countries. Moving to local currency allotments in the future.
  

About BenchSci:
BenchSci\'s vision is to help scientists bring novel medicine to patients 50% faster by 2025. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world\'s most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform.
Backed by F-Prime, Inovia, Golden Ventures, and Google\'s AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centers. We\'re a certified Great Place to Work\xc2\xae, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.



Our Culture:
BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they\'re the organization\'s beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.
We value each other\'s differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement.
You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible. Learn more about our culture.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We\'re committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our DEI initiatives.


Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to talent@benchsci.com.


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