We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our team and play a pivotal role in the advancement of biomarker discovery and translational research.
As part of an innovative organization, the ideal candidate will utilize their expertise in biology, clinical trial analysis, statistics, and bioinformatics to enhance our platform's capability, providing actionable insights that directly contribute to oncology drug development and improved patient outcomes.
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Responsibilities
- Apply molecular biology, clinical trial analysis, bioinformatics, and statistics knowledge to develop advanced biomarker analysis pipelines
- Enhance and maintain computational pipelines using Python, Nextflow, and SQL databases
- Deliver scientific results in formats tailored for intuitive comprehension
- Collaborate with biologists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, and engineers to tailor computational methods to clinical and biological requirements
- Effectively communicate methodologies and outcomes to a diverse audience
- Use AI and prompt engineering to further biomarker discovery efforts
- Implement adaptable AI solutions for computational problems
- Ensure computational and statistical approaches are sound, reproducible, and uphold scientific rigor
- Continuously expand knowledge to stay at the forefront of computational biology, AI, and translational research
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- Bachelor's and advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, or a related discipline with a solid academic background
- 3+ years of problem-solving experience in bioinformatics and data science specific to biomarker development
- An established background in clinical trial data analysis
- Proficiency in statistical methods and machine learning techniques, including survival analysis, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting
- Skills in Python and SQL are mandatory, with some familiarity with Nextflow
- Demonstrated ability to develop automated data analysis workflows
- Strong competencies in data integration and data wrangling
- Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level
- Proven ability to innovate using AI technologies
- Capacity to lead multidisciplinary project teams
- Experience with Amazon Web Services
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee's initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
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