Data Scientist II (Associate) / Data Engineer

Job description

Rate Range: $60-$66.87/Hr







Job Description:

Education:

• Candidates with a degree in computer science or related field; or a degree in the chemistry disciplines with strong programming capabilities.
  
  

Experience:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
  
  

Must have/required skills:

• Cloud Services AWS (Lambda Functions, S3, Cloud Formation Templates, RDS, ECR)


• Development of ETL Processes / Data Workflows / Data Pipelines / Data Wrangling / Data Ingestion


• Python 3.9+ software development


• Python packages - Boto3, Pandas, pyodbc, openpyxl


• Python virtual environments - conda


• IDEs - Visual Studio Code or PyCharm


• Software design, development, and testing (unit testing and system testing)


• Version control - Git, GitHub


• CI/CD - GitHub Actions


• Databases - relational databases, SQL, data modeling and design


• File Formats (XLXS, YAML, JSON, CSV, TSV)


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  
  


• Work independently and be able to collaborate as a team.
  
  


• Strive for continuous improvement and suggest innovative solutions to scientists common challenges related to data workflows.
  
  

Nice to have/preferred experiences and skills:

• Cloud Services AWS (SQS, DLQ, SNS, EventBridge, API Gateway)


• Development of ETL Processes / Data Workflows / Data Pipelines / Data Wrangling / Data Ingestion.
  
  


• Python packages (Cerberus, PyYAML, logging)


• Python linters and type hints; regular expressions


• Experience with data pipeline tools such as Dataiku or Trifacta


• Experience in an IT role within the pharmaceutical research sector

Responsibilities:

Department information/introduction:

• Establishing data workflows for predictive tools to enable more effective identification, characterization, and development of Client medicines and vaccines is a key objective for Client.
  
  


• This position sits within the Digital Sciences team in the Analytical Enabling Capabilities sub-department of Analytical Research & Development.
  
  


• You will be part of a team working collaboratively across a wide range of areas impacting all aspects of the drug discovery and development pipeline.
  
  A diverse array of projects spanning data workflows to instrument metrology to predictive sciences ensure this Digital Sciences team helps to enable work across all drug modalities including small molecule, peptide, biologics, vaccines, and beyond.
  
  


• The core Digital Sciences team works with a networked group of digital champions across AR&D and has close connectivity to other digital/data facing teams across Client Research Laboratories including critical IT collaborators.
  
  

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day:

• Design and development of data workflows/data pipelines in Python.
  
  


• Meet with business clients/SMEs to gather requirements.
  
  


• Work with IT to implement data workflows.
  
  


• Manage projects and timelines.
  
  


• Estimation of duration of work.
  
  


• Participate in daily standup meetings.
  
  


• Presentation of updates to collaborators.
  
  

About ApTask:

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work.

As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management.

With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development.

As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries.

Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.



Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference.

In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.



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As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes.

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Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.



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About ApTask:

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work.

As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management.

With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development.

As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries.

Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.



Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference.

In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:

At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy.

As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes.

Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws.

Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.

If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at (url removed).



Applicant Consent:

By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's ((url removed)) Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications.

You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at (phone number removed) or (url removed).

Message frequency may vary.

Msg & data rates may apply.

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