Data Scientist (m/w/d) – Data Science or Data Analytics / Python / SQL / ETL / ML / Image analysis / English

Project: For our client, a large pharmaceutical company based in Basel, we are looking for a Data Scientist (m/f/d).

Background:
Client is seeking a skilled and proactive Temporary R&D Data Scientist to join our innovative team and provide crucial support during a maternity leave. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and leveraging our unique data integration platform, supporting ongoing AI model development, and ensuring the seamless continuation of our R&D data workflows. This is a hands-on role for a data scientist who can quickly get up to speed on complex projects and contribute to our team's success from day one.

The Perfect Candidate: The ideal candidate is a seasoned Data Scientist with 3–5 years of experience who bridges the gap between robust data engineering, scientific discovery, and machine learning optimization. They must be a Python and SQL expert capable of both maintaining complex ETL pipelines and performing sophisticated image analysis to support R&D initiatives. Beyond technical prowess, they should demonstrate a commitment to FAIR data principles and possess the communication skills necessary to document processes and ensure seamless project continuity.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
● Maintain Data Integration Tools: Manage and troubleshoot our existing data integration pipelines that feed our AI models, ensuring data quality and availability.
● Support AI Development: Collaborate with the R&D team to support the ongoing training, validation, and optimization of machine learning and AI models.
● Data Analysis & Reporting: Perform data analysis to extract insights, support research questions, and provide clear reports to the team.
● Troubleshoot & Problem-Solve: Address technical challenges related to data access, software limitations, and model performance.
● Ensure Project Continuity: Work closely with the existing team to ensure all project timelines and deliverables are met during the contract period.
● Documentation: Maintain clear and concise documentation of processes and any modifications made to existing systems.

Must Haves:
● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
● 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in a data science or data analytics role
● Strong proficiency in Python and its scientific computing libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
● Experience with SQL and working with relational databases
● Familiarity with the principles of ETL and experience with data pipeline management.
● A foundational understanding of machine learning concepts and models.
● Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a technical team.
● Familiarity with FAIR data principles.
● Experience with Image analysis techniques.

Reference Nr.: 924790
Rolle: Data Scientist (m/f/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Location: Basel
Pensum: 100%
Start: Asap
Duration: 12 Months
Deadline: 05/03/2026

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About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015-certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specializes in placing highly qualified candidates for temporary staffing in the fields of IT, life sciences, and engineering. We offer temporary staffing and payroll services. This is free of charge for our candidates, and we do not charge any additional fees for payroll services.