Senior Scientific Data Scientist
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Job Location:
Oxfordshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company/ Role Overview
Arctoris is seeking aSenior Scientific Data Scientist / Pipeline Engineer to design implement and maintain the analytical pipelines that power our data-driven drug discovery platform.
This role is ideal for a scientist-turned-coder or data scientist with strong Python skills statistical modelling expertise and experience with bioassay data - paired with solid software engineering discipline.
If you thrive at the intersection of biology data and scientific automation enjoy partnering with wet-lab teams and want to build robust tools that accelerate therapeutic discovery this is the ideal opportunity.
Main Responsibilties
Scientific Analysis & Pipeline Development
Build maintain and extendPython-based analytical pipelinesfor diverse bioassay datasets (biochemical biophysics and cell-based assays).
Implement robuststatistical and modelling workflows including:
doseresponse modelling and curve fitting (e.g. 4PL mechanistic models)
QC and normalisation frameworks
plate-level statistics and data validation
Translate scientist workflows intoreproducible automated analysis pipelines.
Data Engineering & Workflow Structuring
Design structured ETL/ELT processes for experimental data ingestion curation and transformation.
Develop clean maintainable well-tested Python codebases using solid software engineering principles.
Use lightweight workflow tools (e.g.Snakemake Luigi or similar) to organise multi-step scientific analyses.
Scientific Collaboration & Communication
Partner closely with wet-lab scientists to:
understand assay logic and experimental design
identify improvements to data structures and analysis readiness
streamline file preparation and data handover
Provide input on experimental interpretation where it helps clarify analytical or QC decisions.
Infrastructure & Tooling (Nice-to-Have)
Support backend integration with cloud storage or databases (AWS S3 PostgreSQL etc.).
Contribute to internal scientific tooling dashboards or lightweight GUIs (optional).
Assist with continuing evolution of scientific data architecture.
Qualifications and Experience
Scientific & Analytical
Strong experience analysingplate-based bioassay data(384- or 1536-well formats).
Proficiency in Python for scientific computing includingNumPyPandasSciPy curve fitting libraries such aslmfit and visualisation libraries such asMatplotlib/Seaborn. Experience withscikit-learnfor exploratory analysis (e.g. PCA clustering) data validation tools (e.g.Pandera) and scientific libraries such asBiopythonorRDKitis highly beneficial.
Solid understanding of statistical modelling curve fitting and QC in experimental biology.
Ability to work across multiple scientific domains and adapt to varied assay formats.
Software Engineering
Proficient in:
modular design and code organisation
testing (PyTest/Unittest)
version control (Git)
clear documentation and reproducibility
Experience developing end-to-end data or analysis pipelines.
Collaboration & Communication
Able to work fluidly across scientific teams and translate scientific needs into computational workflows.
Clear and structured communicator; capable of articulating analytical choices and modelling approaches.
Strong problem-solving mindset.
Desirable Skills
Experience with lightweight workflow managers (e.g.Snakemake Luigi).
Familiarity with AWS or cloud storage systems.
Database experience (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and data modelling.
Background in biophysics cell biology enzymology or other relevant scientific domains.
Exposure to containerisation (Docker) or CI/CD (GitHub Actions).
Ability to develop simple user-facing interfaces (e.g. Streamlit).
About us
Arctoris is a technology-enabled drug discovery services company headquartered in Oxford. We combine automated wet lab experimentation proprietary analytical pipelines and deep scientific expertise to accelerate the design and optimisation of new therapeutics. Our proprietary Ulysses automation platform and data infrastructure enable the generation of reproducible high-quality datasets at scale forming the foundation for AI-driven discovery capabilities across oncology immunology and neurodegeneration.
We operate at the intersection of biology robotics and data science building systems that transform how scientists generate and interpret experimental data. Joining Arctoris means contributing to a multidisciplinary environment where innovation in data architecture analytical tooling and computational pipelines directly advances the creation of life-changing medicines.
Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Protein Purification
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
Arctoris is a technology-enabled drug discovery services company headquartered in Oxford. We combine automated wet lab experimentation, proprietary analytical pipelines, and deep scientific expertise to accelerate the design and optimisation of new therapeutics. Our proprietary Ulysse ... View more
