Data Scientist

Publication date

2 September 2025

Location

Mechelen

Country
- Belgium

Workplace type

Hybrid

Travel percentage

0%

Department

R&D - Bio IT

Function type

Full-time

Contract type

Employee

Experience required
- Experience in computational biology
- General basic knowledge of
- SW Development Lifecycle : planning, requirements, design, implementation, verification.
- Basic knowledge of:

- Scripting (LUA, Python);
- Data analysis;
- Mathematical programming (R);
- Data visualisation (Spotfire is a plus);
- Statistics;
- Machine Learning (classification, regression,...);
- Deep Learning;
- SQL query;
- non-relational databases (Big data);
- Molecular biology;
- Science skills (Electronics, software, mechanics, chemistry, physics, optics, thermodynamics, fluids).
- Basic knowledge in IBM Synergy & Change, git, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Azure Development Server (ADS)

Education
- Bachelor or Master in Bioinformatics or other life science discipline or equivalent by training and/or experience;

The purpose of the Data Scientist is to
- support the Biocartis organisation by performing data analysis that is needed for product development (assays, instruments, manufacturing line), QC release and on-market support;
- support assay development teams by developing decision trees that will be integrated into the assay specific software;
- support assay development teams (internal and partner) with assay specific software develoment and writing;
- support the assay development teams with respect to scientific software tools and data management.

**Accountabilities**
- Develops tools and methods to facilitate analysis of the data generated during:

- Assay Development
- Cartridge production (including raw materials and semi-finished products)
- Instrument production
- Field usage
- Develops the decision tree that will be integrated in the assay specific software;
- Writes assay specific software for our Idylla platform (LUA scripting, xml) in support of new assay development requirements of R&D and IVD. This includes definition of methods and data treatment algorithms and documentation.
- Performs data mining tasks, statistical analysis and assist other project team members with these tasks;
- Works as a member of a team, is responsible for organising own time and resources in an optimal fashion. Prioritizes assigned projects and manages time accordingly. Is able to handle more than one project simultaneously;
- Provides planning input and estimations for their work to support the assay PM (project planning), functional lead and Bio IT manager (resource planning).

**Profile requirements**
- A Bachelor or a Master in Bioinformatics or other life science discipline or equivalent through experience and/or training;
- Experience in computational biology;
- General basic knowledge of
- SW Development Lifecycle : planning, requirements, design, implementation, verification.
- Basic knowledge of:

- Scripting (LUA, Python);
- Data analysis;
- Mathematical programming (R);
- Data visualisation (Spotfire is a plus);
- Statistics;
- Machine Learning (classification, regression,...);
- Deep Learning;
- SQL query;
- non-relational databases (Big data);
- Molecular biology;
- Science skills (Electronics, software, mechanics, chemistry, physics, optics, thermodynamics, fluids).
- Basic knowledge in IBM Synergy & Change, git, Team Foundation Server (TFS), Azure Development Server (ADS)
- Time management;
- Problem identification;
- Problem analysis;
- Independency;
- Analytical thinking;
- Flexibility;
- Has good technical writing skills;
- Cross-functional working and well-developed interpersonal skills;
- Eagerness to learn/assimilate novel concepts;
- Strong communication skills;
- Demonstrate good oral presentations skills;
- Thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment;
- Fluent in English both written and spoken, knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

**Our offering**

We offer you a challenging job in an exciting environment, working for top entrepreneurs in the biotech industry. You can be part of a very dynamic, young and growing team in a highly innovative environment. You will have freedom to shape your work and shape your job. Your input is highly appreciated.

Of course we offer you a fitting compensation package with various benefits which includes a Flexible Income Plan.

Our hybrid work regime offers flexibility for a better Work/Life balance.