Senior Data Scientist

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

• 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

• Improved medical coverage - EPAMers are eligible to participate in a supplementary health insurance program that shall have the usual coverage in the industry, with the Company funding 100% of the value of the monthly premium for participation
• Lunch Allowance - You will receive a daily allowance of CLP $ 7,000 per working day. Enjoy a nice meal on us
• Allowance for internet and electricity - You will receive an allowance of CLP $15,000 per month to cover internet and electricity expense
• National Holiday Bonus - We celebrate joining the Chilean Market. That is why all our employees will receive a bonus of CLP $86,646 in September
• Christmas Bonus - You will receive an End of Year bonus of CLP $170,539. It will be paid during the month of December, to ensure you have a Happy Holiday!
• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Are you open to relocation? - If you want to relocate to another country and we have the right project, we will assist you every step of the way, to help you and your family, reach your new home