Data Ontologist (Scientist/Scientist II)

• Read, understand, and summarize scientific literature
• Support the definition of new data standards, data models, and terminologies
• Development of structured controlled vocabularies and Ontologies
• Integration of external data standards (e.g., CDISC, MedDRA)
• Implement, leverage, and support metadata and data management solutions and best practices.
• Harmonization of internal and external data with in-house and public ontologies
• Facilitate integration of meta-data into the GENEVESTIGATOR database
• Collaborate frequently with scientists, statisticians, data curators & software developers
• Author and maintain technical and project documentation
• Communicate strategies, ideas, goals, and progress to the collaborating teams

• MSc / MD / PhD in the field of molecular biology, medical biology, or genomics - a MUST; Master’s degree will be considered with relevant working experience
• Thorough understanding of complex biomedical/biomarker data
• Understanding of a variety of methods used in research, both in vivo and in vitro
• Familiarity with semantic technologies - a distinct advantage
• Familiarity with clinical trial data - is a plus
• Familiarity with RNA biology and next-generation sequencing
• Familiarity with FAIR data management principles
• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and platforms (e.g., Protégé, OBO edit)
• Proficiency with Ontology Languages (e.g., OWL, RDF)
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix; bash scripts is a plus  
• Programming experience in scripting languages is a plus (e.g., R, Python, Perl)
• Proficiency in written English
• Strong attention to detail
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Desired personal traits:

• You want to make an impact on humankind
• You prioritize “We” over “I”
• You enjoy getting things done and striving for excellence
• You collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
• You constantly challenge your own assumptions, pushing for continuous improvement
• You have a growth mindset
• You make decisions that favor the company, not yourself or your team
• You are candid, authentic, and transparent