Data Scientist Bioinformatics (m/f/d)

ABOUT US

At BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be responsible for projects in this field and closely co-operate with stakeholders within R&D Crop Protection
• You will actively identify needs of researchers, understand data requirements and translate these into R&D software specifications and analytics workflows
• You will be involved in developing and optimizing databases for storing, retrieving, and managing bioinformatics data, ensuring data integrity and FAIR data principles
• Furthermore, you will communicate and discuss ideas with researchers, scientists as well as developers. Therefore, you will be acting as an enabler in interdisciplinary project teams
• You develop novel analytics modules for our R&D teams for early Crop Protection research, field trials / agronomy teams & digital phenotyping community to generate, manipulate, and visualize their data from multiple internal and external data sources
• In the team, you not only create and maintain automated data pipelines for processing and analyzing large-scale biological datasets but also contribute to the overall digital ecosystem with long-term solutions
• Finally, you will also keep an overview of the latest developments in bioinformatics digital tools and algorithms, especially focused on the open-source world and actively take part in internal specialist communities within BASF

REQUIREMENTS

• Solid foundation in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Systems Biology, or related field with a strong background in IT and proficient programming skills
• Strong skills in data manipulation using bioinformatics libraries and frameworks, including managing, processing and statistical modeling of bioinformatics data
• Hands-on experience in working with large-scale, sequence-based and/or multi dimensional biological data sets (e.g. genomics and transcriptomics data), understanding statistical methods and their application in biological contexts, and organizing complex data analysis pipelines and workflows
• Experience using and setting-up both relational (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite) and non-relational (e.g. MongoDB, JSON, XML, Neo4j) databases and data formats and in developing code to interface with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with ETL processes (extraction, transformation, and loading of data)
• Familiar with best practices for code documentation, formatting, versioning, and unit/integration testing and preferably working experience in agile methodologies
• Creative and motivated working style with a strong focus on innovation, fluent English language skills as well as your excellent communication skills which define you as an effective team player

BENEFITS

• Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
• Adequate compensation according to your qualifications and experience • A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
• Learning and development opportunities
• 23 holidays per year
• Another 5 days (readjustments days) and 2 days (cultural days)
• A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
• Being part of an international team and work in global projects
• Relocation assistance to Madrid provided

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Contact

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to Elena Perez Tornos (elena.a.perez@basf.com)