Data Scientist (m/w/d)
Posted 1 day 4 hours ago by ITech Consult
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 modelling 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 life cycle of these models, ensuring they remain accurate over time as process baselines evolve.
Must Have:
. 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 modelling frameworks (eg, SIMCA).
* Knowledge of the R programming language for statistical computing.
* Experience with Aveva PI System Explorer (OSIsoft) for data retrieval.
Reference no: 924672
Role: Data Scientist (m/f/d)
Industry: Pharma
Workplace: Basel
Workload: 80 - 100%
Earliest start date: ASAP
Latest start date: April 1st, 2026
Duration: 2Years (Possible Extension)
Deadline: January 13th, 2026
If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete CV.
About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the IT, Life Science & Engineering sectors. We offer recruitment & payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll services.