Merck · 4 days ago

Associate Principal Scientist, Data Science

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$152K/yr - $239K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop data science based predictive models for biologics to advance early phase drug discovery programs

Develop computational routines and custom visualizations for impacting protein engineering designs

Collaborate to systematize and automate data capture and analysis processes

Provide technical expertise and leadership for data science working groups

Author and contribute to presentations, publications, and patents

Foster a high-performance culture of collaboration and inclusion

Mentor and coach fellow researchers

Qualification

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Programming C++Programming PythonData SciencePredictive ModelingMultidimensional DatasetsProblem-SolvingCollaborationCommunicationDiversity & InclusionMentoringProtein EngineeringBiologics DiscoveryRelational DatabasesObject-Relational DatabasesData VisualizationProtein StructureSequence RepresentationsFeaturizationEmbeddingsProtein Modeling SoftwareData Science FundamentalsTeaching

Required

Ph.D. (with 4 years of relevant experience) in Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or a related discipline with demonstrated expertise in biologics and data science, Master’s with (8) years or Bachelor’s with (12) years of relevant experience

Fluency in at least one modern programming language such as C++, Python, or similar

Strong expertise in data science based predictive models for life science applications

Experience working with large multidimensional datasets to extract predictive features

Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Champion for diverse and inclusive culture

Mentor and coach group members to complement and strengthen the team