Position: Senior Data Scientist
Company: Relevant Software
Category: Data Science
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper
Published: 2022-10-01T00:00:00+03:00

We're in need of a highly motivated Data Scientist to join our client's team in the area of biotechnology. The candidate will be responsible for creating statistical models and machine learning models, analysis of raw data and model results. The candidate will be working closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, bioinformatics group, and assay group. 

Project leverages proprietary biological insights and artificial intelligence to enable high-resolution, molecular views on cancer from blood.

**Responsibilities**
Mine and analyze large data sets
Preprocessing of data sets and data clean up
Develop statistical and predictive models on genomic and health related data sets
Analyze genomic data for feature selection
Investigate data sets and machine learning models for potential biases 
Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes
Develop processes and tools to assess model performance and accuracy
Work with stakeholders throughout the organization

**Requirements**
PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Biology, Scientific Computing or other relevant areas
Proficient in Python language - + 4 years of experience
Working experience with Python modules for data science: Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Scipy, Numpy
Familiar with machine learning modules in python such as PyTorch or Keras
**Knowledge of computational biology or experience in biotech industry**
Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (properties of distributions, statistical tests, regression, etc.), and experience with applications
Knowledge of variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision trees, artificial neural networks, etc.)
English - at least Upper-Intermediate level
Familiarity with genomic data types is a plus
Strong problem solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills

**We offer**
Competitive compensation based on your skills, experience, and performance;
20 working days of annual paid vacation and 5 sick leaves;
3 additional days off for special occasions;
Opportunity for career growth, mentorship and personal development plan;
Experienced colleagues with 85% of middle and senior engineers;
Individual English lessons on-site (for all) and walkie-talkie lessons in the park (for citizens of Lviv);
Comfortable office near Lviv city centre in the park area;
Possibility to work from anywhere in the world;
Exciting projects involving the newest technologies;
Friendly, positive, fun atmosphere;
Regular performance assessments and salary reviews;
Accounting as a service;
Flexible working approach.