0926-IND-178 - Cheminformatics Expert

Elsevier; Sheopur; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Long-service awards

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking a Cheminformatics Expert to ensure the accuracy of an automated pipeline that extracts substances, reactions, and chemistry-related concepts from documents. You will evaluate outputs, identify errors, build test sets, and collaborate with Data Science and Technology teams to drive data quality improvements.

The role requires a PhD in Chemistry and experience with large-scale chemistry datasets, plus proficiency in Python/Knime to develop scalable validation workflows.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry with experience handling large-scale chemistry datasets.
• Experience applying cheminformatics methods to assess data quality.
• Familiarity with major life science or chemistry information databases.
• Ability to build automated workflows to monitor and validate content quality (Python/Knime).
• Strong collaboration and communication with scientific and technical partners.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large chemistry datasets to identify quality issues and improve data extraction.
• Develop automated workflows and tests to monitor and validate chemistry data.
• Collaborate with DS, Product and Tech to enhance data quality and enrichment.
• Apply coding and data analysis to design scalable data reliability solutions.

Skills

Cheminformatics

Python

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Knime

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Knime

Python

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.

Benefits

• 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.