(Senior) Scientist – Data Science

About CPI
CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.
Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.
From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.

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Why this role is important for CPI’s work
CPI is looking to recruit a Senior Scientist and two Scientists in the field of data science to support upcoming projects within the biopharmaceuticals business unit based in Darlington.
You will work in a multi-disciplinary environment, championing and leading the use of Data Science techniques including Modelling, Design of Experiment, Multivariate Analysis, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence to aid innovation in Biotherapeutics.
In both the Scientist and the Senior Scientist roles, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and input in order to contribute to the delivery and realisation of collaborative research and commercial projects, helping our clients and partners develop new products, processes and manufacturing solutions.
As the Senior Scientist, you will act as technical lead in small and medium scale projects, and projects of some complexity.
As a Scientist, you would support the small and medium scale projects.
Within both roles, you will be seen as a specialist in your field and be expected to offer innovative solutions at business unit level, contributing to development and improvement activities.
For more details on the role and the associated responsibilities, please refer to the job description.
Please use the below links to view some projects the team have delivered:
High-throughput process development
Novel VLP polio vaccine platform development
Cell free expression
Cobra Biologics

The person we are seeking
We are looking for someone who will possess technical expertise and knowledge of principles of data science, including:
Modelling, Design of Experiment, Multivariate Analysis, Machine Learning, and/or Artificial Intelligence and related technologies.
For the senior role, you will exhibit professional mastery in this field.
You must also have experience with scripting in one or more of these languages: Matlab, R/RStudio, Python, Julia etc. Eperience with automated data acquisition, data preprocessing and database management would be highly beneficial.
Understanding of bioprocess development and/or biopharmaceuticals would be an asset.
It is essential you are educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in a Computer Science/Biological Science/Mathematics discipline plus significant industrial experience.
Above all, we are seeking a person with a keen interest in science and technology, who enjoys thinking outside the box and finding innovative solutions to complex technical and scientific problems.

What does CPI* offer you?*
At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking

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Additional information
CPI is an organisation based in the UK. Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK, sponsorship may be available.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£42,000.00 per year