Metagenomics Data Science Co Op

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to: 

• Generate and analyze metagenomics data for the discovery of novel traits for our Plant Biotechnology trait portfolio;
• Independently write and run bioinformatics analysis and pipelines, statistical analysis, predictivemodeling and experimental design;
• Build cross-functional relationships to collaboratively partner with the business and effectively network within the Data Science Community;
• Contribute to the development of code, bioinformatic analyses pipelines, computational tools, and databases for mining and visualizing metagenomic datasets;
• Clearly communicate findings and recommendations to partners.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field;
• Educational preparation or applied experience in at least one of the following areas:Machine Learning, Electrical/Industrial Engineering, Operation Research, Statistical Genetics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or other related quantitative discipline;
• Demonstrates intermediate proficiency in computational skills and level of experience writing scripts and pipelines in R, Python, Bash, or similar languages;
• Demonstrates basic understanding of software development best practices (Version Control, Code Documentation & Review);
• Experience in successful delivery of valuable analysis through application of domain knowledge;
• Strong communication competencies to include presentations and delivery of complex quantitative analyses in a clear, concise and actionable manner to extended team and small groups of key stakeholders.