Research Assistant supporting social science research initiatives at Vanderbilt University. Involves assisting with study procedures, data collection, and collaboration with research teams.
About the role
- Principal Scientist leading efforts in streamlining data workflows and improving data integration at pharmaceutical company. Collaborating with scientists to drive data handling and application projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead collaborations with scientists and IT partners to optimize data collection, access and use in drug discovery and development
- Provide technical oversight of a team of data scientists to develop prototypes, implement solutions, applications and integrations ensuring use of appropriate technologies, compliance with our company's data security requirements, and good coding practices including Git version control
- Collaborate on complex cross-functional projects, ensure optimal alignment of resources and delivery of value
- Build and maintain a broad network of scientific and IT partners
Requirements
- A Bachelor's (with 10 years), Master's (with 8 years) or Ph.D. (with 5 years) in Engineering, Automated Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry or related discipline
- Strong technical skills including Proficiency in Python with experience developing web applications using Flask, FastAPI, or similar frameworks
- Experience integrating with REST APIs, handling JSON data, and working with third-party services
- Basic knowledge of SQL and database operations with experience in relational database schemas
- Familiarity with Git version leading a team of developers
- Experience working in AWS or other cloud environment
- Strong problem-solving abilities with demonstrated capacity to learn new technologies quickly
- Strong interest in life sciences, ideally with experience with biological data
- Proven track record of technical project management from inception through to successful completion
- Experience in leading and collaborating on cross-disciplinary teams with research and IT functions
- Ability to develop and execute data strategies and drive innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
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