0926-IND-178 - Cheminformatics Expert

RELX India (Pvt) Ltd Els div Company; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Group Life insurance/accident policy

Long-service awards

New Baby gift

Subsidized food (Chennai)

Job summary

Elsevier in Bengaluru (India) is seeking a Cheminformatics Expert to ensure the accuracy of an automated pipeline that extracts substances, reactions and chemistry-related concepts from documents. The role focuses on evaluating extraction outputs, identifying systematic errors, and building high-quality test sets in collaboration with Data Science and Technology partners.

You will apply Python/Knime or similar tools to develop scalable workflows, monitor data quality, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry and experience with large-scale chemistry datasets.
• Experience applying cheminformatics methods to evaluate data quality.
• Understanding of major life science or chemistry information databases.
• Ability to build automated workflows to monitor and validate content quality (Python, Knime or similar).
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with scientific and technical partners.

Responsibilities

• Analysing large chemistry datasets to identify quality issues and opportunities to improve data extraction, enrichment, and structure.
• Developing automated workflows and tests to monitor and validate the accuracy of chemistry-related content.
• Collaborating with Data Science, Product, and Technology partners to enhance data quality and enrichment processes.
• Applying coding and data analysis skills to design scalable solutions that improve reliability and consistency of scientific data.

Skills

Python

Knime

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Python

Knime

Job description

Cheminformatics Expert Do you have a passion for cheminformatics and large-scale chemistry datasets that drive better scientific decisions? Do you enjoy developing automated checks and analytics to monitor and improve the performance of AI-driven content pipelines?

About our Team

• Our team transforms scientific information into structured data and works closely with Data Science and Technology partners to design, train, and validate new AI‑driven search capabilities.
• Together, we contribute our expertise to deliver innovative solutions that enhance how chemistry knowledge is discovered.

About the Role

• As a Cheminformatics Expert, you will bring chemistry expertise together with quality assurance practices to ensure the accuracy of an automated pipeline that extracts substances, reactions and chemistry‑related concepts from documents. You will evaluate extraction outputs, identify systematic errors, build high‑quality test sets, and collaborate with Data Science and Technology partners to drive continuous improvement of the data we deliver.

Responsibilities

• Analysing large chemistry datasets to identify quality issues and opportunities to improve data extraction, enrichment, and structure.
• Developing automated workflows and tests to monitor and validate the accuracy of chemistry‑related content.
• Collaborating with Data Science, Product, and Technology partners to enhance data quality and enrichment processes.
• Applying coding and data analysis skills to design scalable solutions that improve reliability and consistency of scientific data.

Requirements

• PHD in Chemistry and experience working with large‑scale chemistry datasets.
• Experience applying cheminformatics methods to evaluate and improve data quality.
• Understanding of major life science or chemistry information databases.
• Ability to build automated workflows to monitor and validate content quality (Python, Knime or similar)
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with scientific and technical partners.

Work in a way that works for you

• We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, family leave and tuition reimbursement, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long‑term goals.

Working flexible hours

flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working for you

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Group Health Insurance Policy (covering self and family)
• Group Life insurance/accident policy
• Generous long‑service awards
• New Baby gift
• Subsidized food provided (applies to India- Chennai)
• Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, Gazetted Public Holiday and Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Free Transport provided to and from the office (applies to India-Chennai)

About Us

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.