SUMMARY To conceive, design, implement and execute specific scientific experiments, which contribute to the successful completion of goals and/or projects under general guidance of supervisor.
FUNCTIONS
Conceives and designs, executes or evaluates, and interprets experimental strategies.
Provides input to new processes to generate robust and reliable data.
Ensures that studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.
Designs, monitors or conducts experimental strategies with general guidance from supervisor.
Provides data analysis and interpretation, and assesses impact of the data on the project.
Keeps current in field of scientific expertise and areas relevant to their function.
Monitors field of expertise, including literature and technology development, and communicates relevant observations.
May introduce advanced scientific methods.
Develops and implements new and novel protocols to address specific issues.
May represent the department on project teams under supervision of a senior scientific staff member.
May initiate productive collaborations within and outside of the department or company.
Advises or assists others in experimental design and/or interpretation/diagnosis of data and implementing innovative remedies.
May assume lead role in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees.
May develop supervisory and mentoring skills.
Develops and follows timelines for completing project team work.
EDUCATION
Doctorate or Master's + 2 years of Scientific orBachelors + 4 years of Scientific experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Relevant work experience in data analysis or related field (eg as a statistician, data scientist, computational biologist).
Work with large, complex data sets. Solve difficult, non-routine analysis problems, applying advanced analytical methods as needed. Conduct end-to-end analysis that includes data gathering and requirements specifications, processing, analysis, ongoing deliverables, and presentations.
Experience with statistical software (e.g. R, MATLAB, SAS, Jump, Minitab) and database languages (e.g. SQL).
Experience with statistical data analysis such as linear models, multivariate analysis, and stochastic models.
Experience articulating business questions and using mathematical techniques to arrive at an answer using available data.
Demonstrated skills in selecting the right statistical tools given a data analysis problem
Data system knowledge – OSIsoft PI / Spotfire/ OVDAS.
SKILLS:
Advanced scientific analysis and troubleshooting skills.
Advanced laboratory work skills.
Ability to motivate and/or supervise the activities of others.
Must be well organized, have multi-task project experience, and be able to communicate and work well with other departments.
Must have demonstrated skills and competencies in the following areas: Verbal communication, Written communication including technical writing skills, negotiation and conflict resolution.
Analytical problem solvingProject management.
Ability to be flexible and manage change.
Computer literacy (Windows environment: Word, Excel, Power Point).
Skills requiring the application of scientific theory.
Creative skills in the design and performance of scientific experiments and interpretation of results.
Strong knowledge of cGMP
Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).
WORK METHODOLOGY:
Full on site job in Juncos, PR
Full time job
Expected project duration: 3months for the first contract, with a high possibility of extension based on performance and budget.
Administrative Shift(weekends and overtime may also be required).
