Specialist, Data Science

Job Description

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be a key member of the DOI team, focused on supporting initiatives that optimize laboratory operations. The primary responsibility of the role is to develop tools, metrics, and analytics to monitor lab space, equipment, and system utilization in order to continue the modernization of our vivarium. Additionally, this role will enhance our dashboard capabilities using Power BI or custom tools to enable interactive visualizations, models, and simulations that effectively facilitate the exploration of our organizational health and operational metrics.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team of data, scientific, and operational experts on additional projects and deliverables as they grow and develop in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Dashboard & Visualization Development:

  • Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards using PowerBI or custom tools to track key performance indicators for lab usage, organizational health, and other operational metrics.

  • Develop frameworks and simulation tools that allow stakeholders to explore and interact with data insights.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure visualizations meet business requirements and are aligned with strategic objectives.

• Tool & Framework Development:

  • Develop and deploy scalable tools for data capture, integration, and reporting that support the modernization of our vivarium and broader operations projects.

  • Optimize SQL queries and develop data pipelines to maintain high-quality, accessible data sources for dashboarding and tool development.

  • Create reusable analytical frameworks that streamline the process of converting raw operational data into actionable insights.

• Application Development:

  • Build tactical applications that simplify and automate data processing tasks.

• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify data challenges and deliver practical, user-friendly solutions that improve operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

  • Stay abreast of emerging trends in data science and visualization technologies to continuously enhance our digital toolset.

  • Support additional projects and deliverables as your role evolves and you grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Education

  • Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s (or int’l equivalent) degree in computer science, biology, chemistry, or a related field.

• Required Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work independently

  • Ability to understand and refine requirements defined by scientific and operational subject-matter experts (SMEs)

  • Proficient in Python programming, with experience in building DASH applications.

  • Experience with AWS or other cloud-computing platforms

  • Experience with GIT, Confluence, and good documentation practices

  • Strong SQL skills for data manipulation and analysis.

  • Experience with PowerBI and other Power Platform tools (familiarity with alternative dashboard applications is acceptable).

• Additional Skills:

  • Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques is a plus.

  • Familiarity with data science platforms such as Dataiku is a plus.

  • Experience with operational data in laboratory settings is advantageous.

  • Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) is a plus.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Business Intelligence (BI), Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Data Applications, Database Design, Data Capturing, Data Engineering, Data Modeling, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Science, Data Visualization, Emerging Trends, Enterprise Operations, Git Version Control System, GLP Regulations, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Human Resource Metrics, Immunochemistry {+ 14 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

05/15/2025

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