Science Tech Lead

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Science Tech Lead to join our Science team. The

Science department at BenchSci is a team of internal subject matter experts applying their

scientific insights to contribute to the enhancement of our platform for users - who are

research scientists just like you! You will apply your scientific research knowledge and

experience to help identify solutions to real-world scientific problems while contributing to

the development of BenchScis technology and product offering.

In this role you will work cross functionally collaborating closely with team members from

Science Product and Engineering to ensure the scientific accuracy of the BenchSci Platform

by curating and maintaining the underlying bioinformatics databases building new data

products and providing scientific insight to our engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a

scientifically rigorous professional with a proven track record of excellent problem-solving

and data analytics/processing skills.

You Will:

Your primary focus will be on ensuring the scientific accuracy and coverage of our reagent bioinformatic databases and knowledge graph by supporting their development update and maintenance which include: Oversee and contribute to the maintenance of our current bioinformatics ontologies Integrate internal and external datasets into unified knowledge graphs or databases with appropriate metadata and provenance tracking Maintain and enhance existing reagent mapping pipelines Design and implement new pipelines to improve the efficiency of existing methods
Lead data analysis projects and evaluations to derive actionable biological or technical insights.
Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to optimize performance automation and data integrity
Drive the design and development of new bioinformatics features tools and pipelines that enhance our platforms capabilities and improve user experience.
Lead research initiatives to expand and refine our methods for data collection integration and analysis across existing and emerging applications.
Provide scientifically grounded recommendations to guide technical decisions and ensure data integrity accuracy and relevance.
Mentor and support junior scientists fostering a collaborative high-performing team culture grounded in scientific excellence

You Have:

PhD in bioinformatics life sciences orrelated scientific discipline with 3-5 years as a Tech Lead orin a similar role (eg. Computational Biologist Lead Scientist) demonstrating success in launching and managing complex projects/products.
Experience using major biological resources such as Ensembl UniProt and Entrez.
Proficient in data processing and wrangling tools such as Python SQL and Excel.
Experience working with large datasets preferably scientific databases.
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)
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. Bonus points:
Experience working in the life sciences industry or pharma.
Experience with agile development methodologies.
Experience with cloud computing platforms.

Nice To Have:

Experience working in the life sciences industry or pharma.
Experience with agile development methodologies.
Experience with cloud computing platforms.

Benefits and Perks:

* 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!

About BenchSci:

BenchScis mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the worlds most advanced biomedical artificial intelligence software platform.

Backed by Generation Investment Management TCV Inovia F-Prime Golden Ventures and Googles AI fund Gradient Ventures we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at top pharmaceutical companies and leading academic centers.

Our Culture:

Our culture fosters transparency collaboration and continuous learning.

We value each others differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity autonomy and personal growth and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement.

You will work with high-impact highly skilled and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential do your best work and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion:Were committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about ourDEI initiatives.

Accessibility Accommodations:Should you require any accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Science Tech Lead to join our Science team. TheScience department at BenchSci is a team of internal subject matter experts applying theirscientific insights to contribute to the enhancement of our platform for users - who areresearch scientists just like you!...