Data Scientist

Data Scientist (m/f/d): Statistics/ Frameworks/ SIMCA/ R / English/ German Background: We are looking for a dedicated junior Process Data Scientist to join our Drug Substance Manufacturing unit in Basel. You will focus on the core technical aspects of Multivariate Data Analysis: developing, validating, and maintaining robust models that contribute to our quality assurance.

The Perfect Candidate is someone with a solid background in Multivariate Data Analysis (MVDA) and a high-level understanding of biopharma processes. The candidate is in her early career.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Model Development:

• Design and build MVDA models for Drug Substance manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for the end-to-end technical creation of the model structure.

• Data Pre-processing & Curation:

• Apply rigorous data modeling techniques.
• Ensuring that raw process data is correctly pre-processed to prevent false positive/false negative results.

• Validation & Maintenance:

• Execute formal validation protocols to demonstrate model suitability.
• Responsible for maintaining the lifecycle of these models, ensuring they remain accurate over time as process baselines evolve.

• Ideally a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemometrics, Statistics, or Biotechnology. Alternatively a Bachelor or Master's degree combined with relevant work experience
• Min. 2 years experience in statistics
• First professional/industry experiences
• Min. B2/C1 level in English and German

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Open-DCP or similar modeling frameworks (eg, SIMCA).
• Knowledge of the R programming language for statistical computing.
• Experience with Aveva PI System Explorer (OSIsoft) for data retrieval.

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