Cell Painting Data Analyst

Syngenta
Bracknell, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Bracknell, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Data analysis
Profiling
Computer Programming
Data Integration
Data Reduction
Data Retrieval
Data Warehousing
R
Python
KNIME
Machine Learning
Meta-Data Management
Feature Extraction

Job description

include a covering letter explaining your motivation and suitability for the role. Please upload your CV and write your cover letter in the "Message to the Hiring Team" section on the application page or attach it along with your CV. Our site Jealott's Hill International Research Centre UK is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings between Bracknell and Maidenhead and is the place of work for approximately 800 Syngenta scientists and support staff. Jealott's Hill is one of the main global research and development sites and key activities include research into discovery of new active ingredients, new formulation technologies, product safety and technical support of our product range. What we offer Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance. Up to 31.5 days annual holiday. Campus environment. We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment. The chance to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees. A vibrant growth and learning culture and wide range of training options. Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal. Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion Jealott's Hill has Disability Confident certification. We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and our Jealott's Hill site are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we can to support you. Responsibilities The analyst will process, curate, and analyze high-dimensional Cell Painting datasets, developing and applying statistical and exploratory data analysis approaches to extract meaningful morphological features and phenotypic signatures. Key tasks include supporting the development of computational workflows for image-based profiling and collaborating with biologists to interpret phenotypic patterns related to safety assessment.

Requirements

Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, High-Content Imaging, Cell Painting, Data Analysis, Feature Extraction, Data Curation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Image-Based Profiling, Dimensionality Reduction, Nextflow, Knime, R, Python, Metadata Management, Problem-Solving, relate to cellular processes relevant to safety assessment. Evaluating and comparing analytical methods, assessing performance, robustness, and suitability for Cell Painting applications. Documenting workflows, summarizing results, and communicate findings clearly to cross-functional scientific teams. Supporting integration of approaches into other workflows and working with RDIT teams where required to achieve robust pipelines. Qualifications What we are looking for Educated to PhD level, with experience applying innovative data science and analytics in a biological context. Demonstrated experience with statistical methods relevant to feature extraction from images, normalization of phenotypic data, quality control, and multivariate analysis. Proficiency in data analysis and visualization with the ability to build and maintain reproducible data analysis workflows, with programming experience (e.g. Nextflow, Knime, R or Python). Knowledge of multi-dimensional data architecture, including metadata management, cross-system data integration, and efficient data retrieval across multiple sources. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex datasets into meaningful insights. Ability to present analytical findings to multidisciplinary scientific teams. Demonstrated technical leadership, with the ability to understand complex challenges, define a clear path forward and guide teams through technical challenges. Desirable Skills Cell biology knowledge and experience with Cell Painting assay workflows or high-content imaging experimental setup. Familiarity with dimensionality reduction, clustering, batch correction methods, and visualization of large biological datasets. Experience with machine learning and computer visions approaches. Understanding of toxicology, pharmacology, or safety assessment. Additional Information Application process Due to exceptionally high interest in this position, we will only consider applications that

About the company

Company Description Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow healthy and nutritious food while taking care of the planet. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. Regardless of your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding an ever-increasing population while taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture. Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Cell Painting Data Analyst to join our Research

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