Senior Assay And Data Specialist

AstraZeneca

Waltham, MA, US
Base: $116,284 to $174,426; bonus/equity: short-te...
Hybrid
Phd in pharmacology or related field
Experience coding for data analysis pipelines
Assay design and statistical interpretation skills
This role combines wet lab assay science with computational data engineering to build end-to-end workflows for machine learning initiatives

Job Summary

  • This role combines wet lab assay science with computational data engineering to build end-to-end workflows for machine learning initiatives.
  • The successful candidate will standardize and automate high-throughput biochemical and cellular assays while ensuring data integrity compliant with FAIR principles.
  • AstraZeneca offers an empowering environment with eligibility for short-term incentives, equity-based awards, and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

This role combines wet lab assay science with computational data engineering to build end-to-end workflows for machine learning initiatives.

Salary

Base: $116,284 to $174,426; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards available; Benefits: Qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Pharmacology or related field
  • Experience coding for data analysis pipelines
  • Assay design and statistical interpretation skills
  • Automated in-vitro assay workflow optimization
  • FAIR principles metadata compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with antibody or small molecule discovery
  • Background in automation exposure
  • Strong multi-disciplinary team collaboration
  • Creative problem-solving for assay technologies
  • Experience with ML/AI model training

Key Requirements

  • PhD required in Pharmacology, Bioengineering, or Computational Biology
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in assay development
  • Proven ability to develop scripts and data pipelines

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