Biological Ontologist - Remote

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Staff Scientist (Biological Ontologist) to join our growing Product & Science Team. You will be responsible for developing and managing ontologies to enhance data integration and support AI-driven drug discovery processes.

In Short

• Devise and implement the strategy for developing and maintaining BenchSci's proprietary biological ontology.
• Define the diverse biomedical data sources that will be integrated into our ontology.
• Work with Engineering to develop a data integration plan.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams.
• Advise Engineering on the evolution of our internal data model.
• Implement and oversee quality by design principles.
• Create and maintain thorough documentation of our ontology.
• Provide training and support to internal teams.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of industry experience in ontology development.
• Experience leveraging high and mid-level biological ontologies.
• Proficiency in ontology languages and development tools.
• Familiar with ontology reasoning tools.
• Strong understanding of biological concepts and biomedical ontologies.
• Ability to analyse complex data and develop logical structures.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Collaborative team culture.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Contributions to impactful projects in drug discovery.