This Data scientist will report to the VP Software & Analytics, and be responsible for leading data/bioinformatics related tasks including: (1) Analyzing data from the Lung Atlas for finding biomarkers and panels, (2) Analyzing data from the Lung Atlas for finding novel biological insights, (3) finding and implementing better ways for visualizing data for internal and external uses, (4) ad-hoc data analyses, as required. He/she will be responsible for all steps of the projects, from their initiation, defining requirements, and throughout their implementation until completion.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Analyzing data from the Lung Atlas for finding biomarkers and panels
• Analyzing data from the Lung Atlas for finding novel biological insights
• Finding and implementing better ways for visualizing data for internal and external uses
• Ad-hoc data analyses, as required
• Lead the projects from their initiation, defining requirements, and throughout their implementation until completion
• Work closely with the relevant teams (all or part of the following: Software, Research, Product Development, Clinical, Quality and Regulatory) to understand the requirements of the project, and drive forward implementation
• Initiate and lead meetings on a regular basis with the project stakeholders in order to advance the project
• Update management on the status, progress and problems of the projects
• Make sure that the projects meet their requirements and deadlines
• Make sure that the projects have the required documentation
• Perform other related duties, as assigned
Minimum qualifications:
• MSc. in Computer Science / Physics / Mathematics / Engineering
BSc. Candidates with extensive experience and knowledge will also be considered
• 5+ years’ industry experience as a data scientist / bioinformatician working on biological data
• Expertise in Python/MATLAB
• Leading/mentoring a data science team – Advantage
• Experience working on cancer / methylation data – Advantage
• Expertise in NGS data and pipelines – Advantage
• Knowledge of cloud tools such as Amazon’s AWS, Google Colab – Advantage
• Team player, responsible, excellent communication skills
• Ability to occasionally communicate with the Company’s international colleagues outside of the standard business hours of the Tel-Aviv office
