VANCOUVER, BC (OR REMOTE IN CANADA) / FULL TIME
We are searching for a chemical data scientist / cheminformatician to join us in our quest to radically accelerate the development of new drugs through machine learning excellence. You will help:
- identify, curate, and prepare datasets, ranging from potency and ADMET to gene expression and cell painting;
- characterize errors and noise in datasets, and develop techniques to filter and clean them;
- analyze curated datasets and integrate chemical data into our machine learning algorithms by designing data loaders;
- develop ligand- and structure-based featurizations; and
- apply traditional cheminformatics techniques.
In this process, you will have the opportunity to build your skills by collaborating with our team of accomplished ML scientists, computational chemists, and medicinal chemists.
Here is the background we're looking for:
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in data science, statistics, computer science, physics, or related discipline, with experience analyzing messy datasets; and
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in chemistry or a related discipline, with experience in cheminformatics.
- Demonstrated skill with chemical informatics including the aggregation, curation, and preparation of large experimental datasets from multiple sources.
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with cheminformatics libraries and data analysis tools, including RDKit, Matplotlib, pandas, and seaborn. SQL experience preferred.
- Two or more years' experience working in small molecule drug discovery is preferred.
- Intellectual curiosity and drive to excel.
Compensation is a competitive mix of cash and options. We aim to offer competitive compensation aligned with each candidate's experience, impact potential, and location. We prioritize expertise and passion over where you decide to live and work; however, for collaboration across our team, applicants must be based in North American time zones. For those candidates that live in the Greater Vancouver Area, we offer a hybrid work environment.
