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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** Cataluña
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Big Data, Experimental Data, SAP ERP, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html

## About the Role

+ Required: Bachelor's degree (Licenciatura) in the Biological or related sciences plus extensive work experience.
 + Valuable: Any additional degree higher than that required in the previous section
Experience:

 + Required: Basic knowledge of biological and chemical laboratory procedures and ability to operate laboratory equipment
 + Valuable: Knowledge of molecular biology techniques and experience in molecular diagnostic development
 + Professional industrial experience in scientific or in vitro diagnostic research will be also valued
Additional Skills/Knowledge:

 + Software: Proficiency in basic software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SAP preferred
 + Language: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Advanced knowledge of English (reading, speaking and writing)
Skills & Capabilities

 + Able to use and apply general scientific methods, theories and concepts
 + Teamwork and interpersonal skills. Flexibility in order to work with, and provide support for a number of people
 + Oral and written communication skills
 + Time management skills. Ability to priorize tasks and multi-tasking skills
 + Well organized, able to handle large data sets, and communicate results, problems, and progress to the supervisor, and within the group as required
 + Thorough knowledge of design control processes and familiarity with quality standards as required
 + Ability to adapt to R&D flexible and changing environment
 + Able to work independently on the project with moderate guidance

## Description

Reporting to R&D Director, this position performs a broad range of laboratory work requiring application of professional judgment in the selection of specialized methods and techniques, and their application to specific tasks. Provides project updates. Performs duties in research and development including the ability to perform specialized lab techniques and good laboratory documentation practices., * Performs an expanded range of laboratory procedures and experiments

 * Periodically communicates problems, and progress to supervisor
 * Occasionally communicates status updates and results across the organization
 * Presents results to senior/other research staff
 * Selects appropriate experimental and analytical methods and define protocols
 * Schedules own and team tasks and activities in accordance with assignments and priorities
 * Detects deviations in results and potential problems, recommends modification in protocols or standard methodology to define the causes of deviations and overcome problems
 * Under the supervision and approval of his/her supervisor, writes specialized laboratory procedures and reviews existing Procedures and Methods
 * Compiles and interprets experimental data, performs calculations and prepares graphs to present and discuss them to his/her supervisor
 * Writes research papers, reports, reviews, and technical summaries
 * Review electronic or paper laboratory notebook making sure that all data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines and procedures