Data Scientist (Biological Science)
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This role is for a Data Scientist (Biological Science) with a contract duration of over 6 months, offering a pay rate of $100,000 - $120,000 per year. Required skills include data mining, XML, and familiarity with toxicology studies.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
545.4545454545
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🗓️ - Date discovered
September 7, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract type
Unknown
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🔒 - Security clearance
Yes
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📍 - Location detailed
College Park, MD 20740
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #System Testing #XML (eXtensible Markup Language) #Database Management #Data Mining #Security #Data Science #Compliance #UAT (User Acceptance Testing) #Jira
Role description
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and extract chemical and toxicological data from FDA study reports and scientific memoranda in legacy formats (PDF, paper, microfiche).
Manually enter structured data using CERES Toxicology Data Entry Tool (TDET) and Leadscope Database Builder (DBB) into XML format.
Conduct investigative research to locate relevant toxicity studies and ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data entries.
Participate in system testing and feedback loops for TDET, including UAT (User Acceptability Testing), bug tracking, and UI/UX enhancement suggestions.
Collaborate with IT and regulatory teams to ensure proper mapping and representation of data within CERES and related systems.
Maintain and curate drop-down term lists and assist in quarterly updates of the toxicology study tracking spreadsheet.
Use tools such as Appian Jira to log issues and track resolutions accurately.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Toxicology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, or a closely related field.
2–5 years of experience in data mining and analysis, data curation, toxicology, or scientific data entry within regulatory, academic, or industry environments.
Experience working with structured data formats, preferably XML.
Familiarity with toxicology study types, including genetic, subchronic, and chronic toxicity assessments.
Comfortable interpreting and following FDA Toxicology Guidance and OECD test guidelines.
Preferred Skills:
Training or certification in Data Science, Data Systems Integration, or Database Management.
Experience with tools such as TDET, Leadscope DBB, and Appian Jira.
Knowledge of predictive toxicology models and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).
Excellent attention to detail and ability to navigate complex regulatory systems and legacy data sources.
Additional Information:
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for a Public Trust (Level 5 or 6) background check. This includes access to FDA’s sensitive information and systems.
Section 508 Compliance: All work must meet accessibility standards under the Rehabilitation Act.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in College Park, MD 20740
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and extract chemical and toxicological data from FDA study reports and scientific memoranda in legacy formats (PDF, paper, microfiche).
Manually enter structured data using CERES Toxicology Data Entry Tool (TDET) and Leadscope Database Builder (DBB) into XML format.
Conduct investigative research to locate relevant toxicity studies and ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data entries.
Participate in system testing and feedback loops for TDET, including UAT (User Acceptability Testing), bug tracking, and UI/UX enhancement suggestions.
Collaborate with IT and regulatory teams to ensure proper mapping and representation of data within CERES and related systems.
Maintain and curate drop-down term lists and assist in quarterly updates of the toxicology study tracking spreadsheet.
Use tools such as Appian Jira to log issues and track resolutions accurately.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Toxicology, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, or a closely related field.
2–5 years of experience in data mining and analysis, data curation, toxicology, or scientific data entry within regulatory, academic, or industry environments.
Experience working with structured data formats, preferably XML.
Familiarity with toxicology study types, including genetic, subchronic, and chronic toxicity assessments.
Comfortable interpreting and following FDA Toxicology Guidance and OECD test guidelines.
Preferred Skills:
Training or certification in Data Science, Data Systems Integration, or Database Management.
Experience with tools such as TDET, Leadscope DBB, and Appian Jira.
Knowledge of predictive toxicology models and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).
Excellent attention to detail and ability to navigate complex regulatory systems and legacy data sources.
Additional Information:
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for a Public Trust (Level 5 or 6) background check. This includes access to FDA’s sensitive information and systems.
Section 508 Compliance: All work must meet accessibility standards under the Rehabilitation Act.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in College Park, MD 20740
