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Scientific Data Engineer (all genders)
In this role, you will solve business-critical challenges in research and development to increase productivity and enhance the value of our pipeline. You will apply advanced data science methods to analyze large scientific datasets from heterogeneous, text-rich sources.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. You develop and implement scalable semantic data solutions for global R&D teams using data engineering, ETL processes, big data analytics, and NLP pipelines in collaboration with internal and external partners
2. You establish and optimize sustainable, efficient, and scalable data processes as well as semantic data processing applications. In doing so, you identify technical gaps and help significantly shorten the time from data collection to insight generation
3. You analyze, assemble, and maintain large unstructured scientific datasets and prepare them for various analysis and business processes using fit-for-purpose, interoperable data flow systems
4. You support the analysis of large, complex data sets to generate actionable insights for research and development—for example using GUIs, scientific workflows, machine learning, or advanced analytics
5. You contribute to the optimization of internal R&D processes through automation and advanced data analytics
6. You work closely with data scientists and data engineers to ensure data quality and algorithmic quality within central semantic platforms
7. You act as a subject-matter expert for the integration of large-scale semantic data products into central R&D systems and cultivate a strong internal and external scientific network to ensure capability excellence
8. You actively promote the adoption of data-driven analytics and collaborate closely with experimental colleagues in a dynamic environment with flat hierarchies and self-organized teams
YOUR PROFILE
9. You hold a Master’s degree in computer science, bioinformatics, cheminformatics, or a comparable field with several years of professional experience, or a PhD with 1–2 years of experience in life science applications, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry
10. You have expert profiency in data engineering and in integrating heterogeneous data sources
11. You have expert proficiency of big data technologies and advanced analytics methods for processing large and unstructured datasets
12. You have practical experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Elasticsearch, Neo4J, PostgreSQL)
13. You have programming skills in Python and/or Java and experience with REST APIs, JSON, and XML
14. You have experience with information extraction using NLP and large language models and large language models in hyper-scalable Lambda architectures
15. You have experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or Azure) and version control systems
16. You have knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, data asset management, linked data concepts, and ontologies/taxonomies; ideally you also have experience with data quality, data cleaning, and user-centered design
17. You have a good understanding of pharmaceutical R&D processes and the ability to quickly learn biological, chemical, or medical concepts
18. You are a team-oriented and interdisciplinary professional with strong communication, networking, and problem-solving skills, have a passion for data engineering, and speak fluent English
WHAT WE OFFER
Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!
19. We ensure your financial stability with a competitive salary between 86.200€ and 104.700€ per year (full-time) plus a variable component. Your compensation is based on your qualifications, skills, and professional experience.
20. Whether it’s hybrid work models or part-time arrangements: Whenever it is possible, you will have the flexibility to work how, when and where it is best for you.
21. Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
22. We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
23. We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor.
24. We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
Be You. Be Bayer.
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