Junior Statistician

**Quantoom Biosciences**, a
**Univercells company**, is reinventing mRNA production by developing a RNA Platform that encompasses DNA and RNA manufacturing and formulation, along with critical reagent supply, from sequence to large scale production.

We are a team of scientists, engineers and clinicians committed to solving some of the biggest DNA and RNA production challenges facing vaccines and therapeutics, by delivering greater access and autonomy to mRNA technology.

**Quantoom Biosciences** is a biotech embarking on a mission to reinvent bioproduction with open, integrated, affordable and (pre)clinically validated technology platforms.

Based in Nívelles (Belgium), you will join an interdisciplinary team of passionate colleagues developing innovative process technologies towards achieving our mission of “biologics for all”

To reinforce our team during a limited time period, we are looking for a
**Junior Statistician / Data Scientist.**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

You will operate in a team of experts responsible for implementing and executing methodological and statistical aspects of equipment, process and product development. Your main tasks:

- Preparation of statistical analysis/modeling plans
- Design of Experiments
- Conducting statistical analyses
- Interpretation of analyses and writing of reports
- Communication with scientists about statistical designs and interpretation of statistical analyses
- Promote and implement Quality by Design thinking and Design Space methodology
- Provide statistical support to scientists and decision-makers
- Suggest, develop and implement statistical solutions / practices / tools for recurrent data handling requirements
- Training and dissemination of statistical thinking and practices across the company

**REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS**
- Master or PhD degree in statistics or Data Science OR a degree in life sciences/engineering with a special focus on statistics
- Experience with R
- Knowledge of and experience with Statistical Design of Experiments is a plus
- Knowledge in Bayesian statistics is a plus
- Knowledge of the biotechnology industry is a plus
- Knowledge of/experience with machine learning methods is a plus
- Excellent communication (written and verbally) and analytical skills
- Critical and independent thinker with an innovative and flexible mindset
- High level of problem-solving skills and ability to set priorities and respect deadlines
- Fluent in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus

NB: position also open to free lancer