Associate Scientist

Summary

Join BenchSci's Data Standardization Team as an Associate Scientist and contribute your scientific expertise to enhance our platform used by research scientists globally. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the scientific accuracy of our bioinformatics databases. This role involves maintaining and improving existing databases, developing new workflows, conducting data analysis, and brainstorming new bioinformatics features. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD or MSc in a relevant scientific discipline, along with experience in biological sciences and data processing. BenchSci offers a remote-first culture, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• PhD or MSc in biology, in bioinformatics, life sciences, or related scientific discipline
• 2+ years of relevant bench experience in the biological sciences, either industry or education experience
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop strong business relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Natural curiosity for expanding scientific knowledge, and passion for helping scientists overcome their everyday challenges
• Experience working with large datasets, preferably scientific databases
• Proficient in data processing and wrangling tools such as Python, SQL, and Excel
• Deep understanding of biological ontologies and experience leveraging major biological resources (e.g., KEGG, UniProt, Entrez) to curate, maintain and improve internal biological ontology databases
• Demonstrated interest in data curation with exceptional attention to detail, including willingness to perform repetitive tasks focused on data curation
• Drive and curiosity to identify new and alternative methods for automating and optimizing repetitive tasks, improving overall efficiency and data quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and improve our current bioinformatics ontology databases
• Help maintain existing reagent mapping processes
• Help develop new workflows to improve the efficiency of existing methods
• Help with data analysis projects including customer-facing data analysis projects
• Support the evaluation and preparation of data for new projects as the need arises
• Brainstorm new bioinformatics features/tools/pipelines that directly impact the platform and user experience
• Conduct ongoing research to improve data collection for existing and new applications
• Provide scientifically informed recommendations for solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:Immunological methods (in vitro, cell-based and analytical)Genetics (cloning, CRISPR, NGS, PCR) Analytical Biology (pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, LC/MS, SPR)In vivo studies (cell cultures, animal models)

Benefits

• An engaging remote-first culture
• A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
• A robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
• Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year
• Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Annual learning & development budget
• A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci
• An annual lifestyle spending account allowance
• Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
• The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!