Senior Scientific Data Scientist / Pipeline Engineer

Fully remote but can be hybrid upon request.
6 Month Contract likely to extend
Outside IR35
£450 to £500 per day

This is a chance to work on scientifically meaningful software that directly supports real-world discovery. You will take ownership of analytical pipelines that sit at the heart of a data-driven research platform, collaborating closely with scientists to turn complex experimental data into reliable, scalable insights.

The Company

They are a technology-led life sciences organisation operating at the intersection of biology, automation, and data. The business builds platforms that generate high-quality experimental data at scale and uses advanced analytics to accelerate scientific discovery. With a strong emphasis on rigour, reproducibility, and collaboration, they bring together engineers and scientists to solve complex research challenges.

The Role and Deliverables

• Design, build, and maintain Python-based analytical pipelines for a range of experimental and bioassay data.
• Implement robust statistical and modelling workflows, including quality control, normalisation, and curve fitting.
• Translate scientific workflows into reproducible, automated analysis processes.
• Partner closely with laboratory-based scientists to understand experimental design and data requirements.
• Improve data structures and analysis readiness across the platform.
• Contribute to clear documentation and well-engineered, production-ready code.

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong experience using Python for scientific or analytical software development.
• Proven capability analysing complex, structured experimental or assay-style datasets.
• Solid understanding of statistical modelling, curve fitting, and data quality control.
• Experience building end-to-end data or analysis pipelines with a focus on reproducibility.
• Comfortable using version control and applying sound software engineering practices.
• Able to communicate clearly with both technical and scientific stakeholders.

How to Apply
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