Scientist II - (Cardiometabolic diseases)
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BenchSci
Scientist II - (Cardiometabolic diseases)
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted
January 4, 2025
**Job Posting: Scientist II - Customer Therapeutics Team**
**Location:** Remote (Candidates from Canada and the US)
**About the Role:**
We are seeking a Scientist II to join our Customer Therapeutics Team, reporting to the Customer Therapeutics Lead (Enterprise). This role involves close collaboration with a variety of professionals including Scientists, Scientific Liaisons, and our Go-To-Market, Product, Engineering, and Discovery teams. You will support customer proof-of-concept case studies through data extraction and analysis on ASCEND applications, identify opportunities to enhance these applications, detect and address data gaps, and contribute to the creation of innovative solutions.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Leverage subject matter expertise in preclinical drug development to collaborate with scientists across various therapeutic areas, ensuring data accuracy and timely delivery of impactful results aligned with customer needs.
- Utilize SQL, Python, and Excel to extract insights from large datasets, identifying opportunities to enhance data depth, breadth, and accuracy.
- Proactively identify gaps in data and product offerings, providing reports and recommendations for improvement in collaboration with Engineering and Product teams.
- Collaborate with Go-to-Market teams to understand customer needs and leverage scientific expertise to support the development of strategies that showcase the capabilities of the ASCEND platform.
- Stay current with biomedical research to guide technology development.
**Qualifications:**
- PhD or MSc with 3+ years of relevant bench experience in the biological sciences (Cardiometabolic disease experience preferred).
- Experience with SQL, Python, and/or R for accessing, extracting, and analyzing large datasets.
- Familiarity with human disease-centered research and preclinical drug discovery and development.
- Proven ability to independently drive projects to completion and develop data-driven solutions for complex problems.
- Ability to collaborate with different teams and be an effective team member.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate scientific insights clearly and effectively to specialized and non-specialized stakeholders.
**Benefits and Perks:**
- Engaging remote-first culture
- Competitive compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
- Robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
- Company closures for 14 additional days throughout the year
- Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Annual learning & development budget
- One-time home office set-up budget upon joining
- Annual lifestyle spending account allowance
- Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
- Retirement savings plan with a company match
**About BenchSci:**
BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with our advanced biomedical artificial intelligence software platform, used by top pharmaceutical companies and leading academic centers.
**Our Culture:**
We prioritize our team members, fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our culture values diversity, autonomy, and personal growth.
**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:**
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive. We recognize our collective responsibility for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion.
**Accessibility Accommodations:**
If you require accommodation, please reach out to us at talent@benchsci.com.
**Apply Now to Join Our Team!**