Research Scientist at ZS at Bengaluru, Apply Now!
Are you passionate about scientific research and data-driven insights? ZS is seeking a skilled Research Scientist to join our team in Bengaluru, India. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with global clients, apply a scientific mindset to complex challenges, and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in drug discovery, computational biology, and research platforms. If you have a strong background in genomics, molecular biology, immunology, or related fields, along with expertise in data analysis and research methodologies, this could be the perfect career move for you.
Job Posting: Research Scientist
Location: Bengaluru, India
Region: India
Category: Specialized Group
Subcategory: Medical & Scientific EC
Req ID: 22050
Role & Responsibilities for Research Scientist at ZS Job:
- Engaging with clients and ZS teams to comprehend and articulate scientific questions, translating them into actionable insights and analyses.
- Applying a scientific mindset to identify and test hypotheses, drawing on extensive experience in wet lab experimentation and protocol development.
- Utilizing in-depth knowledge of data, systems, process flows, and procedures to provide analyses and recommendations on client projects.
- Demonstrating a profound understanding of the drug discovery process, pre-clinical studies, animal models, and related areas preferred for] Research Scientist at ZS.
- Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in technology projects focused on scientific research, data analysis, and computational biology.
- Contributing to the development of tools and platforms that confer sustained competitive advantage to ZS in scientific consulting and research studies.
- Collaborating with technology team in building research platforms, research data models, and data lakes.
- Synthesizing findings, formulating recommendations, and effectively communicating results to clients and internal teams.
Requirements for Research Scientist at ZS Job:
- Medical degree, or master’s degree in science, computational genomics, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, systems biology, immunology, or related discipline, with a strong academic record in analytic and quantitative coursework.
- Proficiency in various data domains such as OMICS (genomics, proteomics), translational, clinical trials, real-world data, medical devices data, and digital pathology.
- Expertise in research and translational data standards, medical terminologies, and controlled vocabularies (e.g., ICD, NDC, SNOMED, MedDRA, LOINC, CPT, CDISC, OMICS, DICOM) used in healthcare data and ontologies required as Research Scientist at ZS.
- Understanding of tools and platforms required for the analysis of “omics” data, lab instrument data (e.g., flow cytometry, mass spectrometry), and translational data.
- Accumulated 1-2 years of pertinent work experience, showcasing extensive expertise in handling scientific data and delivering data management projects.
- Proven experience contributing to the development of data models and data products for scientific research data.
- Deep understanding of various research/ analytical use cases of various scientific data
- Basic- Medium proficiency and hands-on experience working with AWS, SQL, Databricks, and R.
- High motivation, strong work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative preferred for Research Scientist at ZS.
- Proficient understanding of project delivery concepts, encompassing methodologies like Agile and Waterfall, to effectively drive project completion.
- Experience as a Subject Matter Expert or Business Analyst within cross-functional teams.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, enabling impactful interactions with senior-level decision-makers.
- Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
- Analytic problem-solving skills with a creative and innovative outlook.
- Client service orientation.
Perks & Benefits: ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being benefits, financial planning support, and opportunities for personal development. With a focus on skills development and career progression, ZS provides a collaborative culture for professional growth.
Travel: Travel is required for client-facing ZS employees, providing opportunities for diverse experiences and professional growth.
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