Senior Data Scientist

Elephas; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock options

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Elephas, a Madison, WI biotechnology company, seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead high-visibility analytics projects and translate complex data into actionable insights for scientists and leadership. The role emphasizes rigorous statistical methods, reproducible pipelines, and mentoring junior data scientists in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will apply ML and bioinformatics techniques to biomedical datasets, collaborate across teams, and help drive evidence-based decisions

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• Strong background in quantitative analysis and statistics.
• 1-3 years experience analyzing biomedical datasets.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Knowledge of ML, data mining, statistics, signal processing and image processing.
• Ability to explain complex data methodologies to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SDLC and best practices.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-visibility data science projects from problem definition through delivery.
• Develop and apply advanced statistical and ML methods to diverse datasets.
• Establish robust analytical pipelines, models, and tools for team use.
• Provide input to presentations and publications with rigorous analytic approaches.
• Lead data presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership through code review and best-practice development.
• Mentor junior and mid-level data scientists.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Biomedical data analysis

Python

Machine learning

Data storytelling

SDLC familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s or PhD in Data Science / related field

Job description

Summary

Elephas is a growing biotechnology company located in Madison, WI seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Senior Data Scientist. Applicants should be comfortable in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Candidates should be eager to learn and flexible with an aptitude for understanding and synthesizing scientific and medical information, strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A successful candidate will not only exemplify these skills but also be passionate about improving the lives of cancer patients, grounded and gritty, and an enthusiastic teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-visibility data science projects from problem definition through delivery, implementation, ongoing refinement.
• Develop and apply advanced statistical, machine learning, and computational methods to biological, experimental, clinical, product, and operational datasets.
• Establish robust, reproducible, and maintainable analytical pipelines, models, and tools suitable for broader team use.
• Provide input to biomedical research scientist presentations and publications regarding rigorous and appropriate analytic approaches.
• Lead complex data presentation to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership through code review, methodological guidance, and best-practice development.
• Mentor junior and mid-level data scientists, supporting their technical growth, project execution, and decision-making.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Master’s (+5 years experience) or PhD (+2 years experience) in Data Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering or related field
• Strong background in quantitative analysis and statistics
• 1-3 years experience analyzing biomedical datasets is preferred
• Experience programming in Python is preferred
• Knowledge of machine learning, data science, data mining, data querying, statistics, signal processing, image processing, etc.
• Experience explaining complex data methodologies to non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with software development life cycle and best practices
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

We offer our employees competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and stock options.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.