Chemical Information Specialist

Instem plc; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drug discovery software solutions is seeking a Chemical Information Specialist to oversee scientific data and enhance data quality processes. The role involves collaboration with internal and external teams to improve data management and support product development, in a flexible and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working

Private Medical (Optical & Dental options)

Matching Contributory Pension

25 Days Leave + Public Holidays

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of relevant experience for Bachelor's, or at least 2 years for Master's.
• Expertise in chemical transformation and structure activity form conversion.

Responsibilities

• Works with scientific team to create data pipelines.
• Validates database entries of chemical structures and toxicological data.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to troubleshoot data-related issues.

Skills

Chemical structure representation

Data science

Informatics

Toxicology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Chemical Information Specialist
Location: Stone, Staffordshire Hybrid working, 2 days a week in our Stone Office)
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary, Flexible Working, Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Private Medical (Optical & Dental options), Matching Contributory Pension, 25 Days Leave + Public Holidays + Buy and Sell Scheme, Life Insurance, Referral Scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Benefits Hub.

Why are we hiring a Chemical Information Specialist? The Chemical Information Specialist takes ownership of scientific data and oversees the strategic use, curation, and governance of data for Leadscope, along with interaction and support to the wider In Silico and Data Insights group as needed. This individual is adept at chemical structure handling, chemical representation, nomenclature, registration, and chemical transformation while also having knowledge of toxicology study types.

Who's Instem?

Well, we're a global provider of bespoke industry-leading software solutions and services, which facilitate the pre-clinical, and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. We have over fifteen products in our portfolio, used by over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 20!)

What's the culture/environment like? For a global business of over 300 staff, we very much have a family feel. You'll be part of a friendly, communal, solution based, flexible environment, where you'll feel empowered, valued and accountable. We'll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in companywide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths.

What are you responsible for?
• Works with the scientific team to identify new sources of data and creates pipelines/processes for extracting insights through cheminformatics methodologies
• Follows and creates innovative procedures to validate database entries of chemical structures and toxicological data, to ensure reliable entries
• Develops innovative strategies for extracting knowledge from proprietary and siloed databases
• Uses expertise in chemistry, toxicology, data science and informatics to support product development
• Collaborates with internal teams as well as external stakeholders (regulators, industry groups) to understand evolving data needs. Ideates, validates and implements solutions.
• Leads the development of innovative approaches to increase efficiency and accuracy of data collection and curation
• Works with stakeholders to assist with and troubleshoot data-related technical issues
• Works across product teams to identify and capitalize on data requirement synergistic opportunities between product lines
• Keep up with industry trends and best practices, advising senior management on new and improved data engineering strategies that will drive departmental performance leading to overall improvement.
• Adherence to the Company's Quality Management System to ensure that all work is handled Securely, Professionally and Diligently.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of chemical structure representation is required
• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field with over 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with at least 2 years of experience, is required, coupled with experience building databases with chemical structures mapped to toxicological data
• Demonstrated knowledge of tautomeric forms, stereoisomerism, structure activity form conversion and other structural transformations is required.
• Knowledge of toxicology study types is a major advantage
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks is a plus
• Experience developing predictive models is a plus
• Knowledge of ToxML is a plus

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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