Offer summary

Qualifications:

PhD or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Cheminformatics preferred., Strong understanding of software engineering and chemical graph theory., Experience with RDKit and chemical fingerprints., Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, and Java..

Key responsibilities:

Provide expert knowledge in protein folding, pharmacophores, and ligand docking methods.

Develop end-user tools for scientists to process and evaluate chemical data.

Create automated analysis pipelines for standardized workflows with a focus on visualizations.

Ensure completeness, correctness, and integrity of analyses and data sets.

Job description

Cheminformatics Engineer/Scientist
3-6months (Extendable)
Boston, MA (100% Remote)

About us: BigR.io is a technology consulting firm empowering data to drive innovation and advanced analytics. We specialize in cutting-edge Big Data, Machine Learning, and Custom Software strategy, analysis, architecture, and implementation solutions. We are an elite group with MIT roots, shining when tasked with complex missions. Whether it's assembling mounds of data from a variety of sources, surfacing intelligence with Deep Learning, or building high-volume, highly-available systems, we consistently deliver.

Who We Are Looking For: A skilled Cheminformatics scientist/engineer with a PhD (preferred), and a strong understanding of software engineering, chemical graph theory, and managing chemical data. You will play an important role in helping our client create a powerful software tool powered by a newly designed database for cutting-edge research. You should be passionate about your work, and interested in learning at a rapid pace while also being a key contributor.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert knowledge in protein folding, pharmacophores, and ligand docking methods.
Develop end-user tools enabling scientists to process and evaluate their own chemical data.
Develop automated analysis pipelines for standardized workflows with a focus on visualizations.
Ensure completeness, correctness, and integrity of analyses and data sets.

About you:
PhD or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Cheminformatics
Understanding of agile methodology.
Experience with RDKit
Experience working with chemical fingerprints
Ability to implement, debug, and maintain computational tools in common programming languages (Python, R, C++, and/or Java).
Proficiency in a scripting language (Python, Perl, PHP, or similar).
Proficiency in relational database development (Postgres, MySQL, or similar).
Excellent communication skills and a team attitude.
Ability to work independently and successfully in a matrix environment

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