Roche

88-50101813 Data Scientist

Branchburg Full time

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The Position

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. seeks a Data Scientist at its Branchburg, NJ location.

Duties: Within global pharmaceutical and medical diagnostics company, research, design, implement and evaluate machine learning algorithms and statistical models for signal processing and/ bioinformatics applications. Contribute to experimental design through an individual understanding of the limits and opportunities available through the analytical pipeline and the ways in which algorithmic routines can be tailored to the experimental design.

Generate external routines or small pipelines which recreate commonly used plots for experimentalists when a particular analysis and set of plots is widely needed on a routine basis. Identify new sets of plotting/visualization needs of experimental groups and propose new ways of viewing data, with automated routines that would increase their efficiency. Present analysis results and demonstrate qualitative understanding of underlying physical phenomena and analytical methods. 

Understand and convey the limits of analytical routines chosen for the analysis being presented, and be knowledgeable of alternative approaches with their own advantages and limitations. Prototype algorithms or data analysis methods. Independently research and propose approaches to analysis which may be alternatives to those recommended by management or more senior data scientists on a particular project. Document technical work as part of the product development process. Assist with patent/paper publishing. Contribute to our evolving cloud infrastructure, data engineering pipeline, and analysis stack.

Education and experience required: Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or a closely related field, and 2 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Systems Analyst or in an IT consulting role. 

Alternative education and experience required: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or a closely related field and 4 years of experience of progressively responsible post-baccalaureate as a Software Engineer, Systems Analyst or in an IT consulting role. 

Special Requirements: Employer requires 2 years of experience with the following:

1) Python

2) SQL

3) ML Algorithm

4) Auto ML tools including Data Iku , H2O, Data Robot

5) Data modeling for legacy on-premises and cloud-based database systems.

5% travel international and domestic, fully reimbursed.

Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

Worksite: 1080 Route 202 South, Building 500, Branchburg NJ, 08876 

The expected annual salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Branchburg NJ is $127,344 to $173,000 per year.  Actual pay within the range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

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Who we are

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