Systems Administrator, BenchSci
+ equity options
AI for biomedical research
Be an early applicant
AI for biomedical research
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ equity options
201-500 employees
Company mission
To exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research by empowering scientists with the world's most advanced biomedical artificial intelligence.
Role
Who you are
- 2+ years of proven experience as a Systems Administrator or in a similar role
- Practical experience managing and troubleshooting macOS and Windows operating systems in a business environment
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and experience managing wired and wireless networks
- Experience with administering and supporting a variety of SaaS applications, ideally with some familiarity with the tools listed above
- Ability to set up and maintain hybrid conference room A/V systems (hardware & software), including Zoom Rooms, Google Meet, and MS Teams
- A proactive problem-solver with a structured approach, capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical information to remote users of all levels
Desirable
- A desire to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of IT, demonstrated by a commitment to continuous learning and exploration of new technologies
- Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash), no-code programming (Okta Workflow), and experience with API and Webhooks
- Industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft certifications, Okta Certified Administrator, Google Workspace Administrator, Jamf 100, etc)
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Systems Administrator to join our Information Technology team. You will report to the Senior Manager of IT
- Ensure a seamless and secure digital experience for BenchSci employees by providing comprehensive technical support, managing employee workstations (including deployment and security with MDM solutions like JAMF and Intune), and troubleshooting any hardware or software issues
- Be a champion of AI adoption, exploring and implementing cutting-edge solutions that enhance productivity and drive innovation across the Organization
- Administer and support our diverse suite of SaaS applications, including Google Workspace, Okta, Crowdstrike, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Office 365, Atlassian products, 1Password, Monday.com, Guru, Salesforce, GitHub, and Google Cloud Platform IAM
- Oversee the office network infrastructure (wired and wireless) to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and a secure environment for all users
- Manage the technical aspects of employee onboarding and off boarding, including provisioning/deploying hardware and managing user accounts across various systems (with automated provisioning/deactivation)
- Take ownership of impactful collaborative projects that advance our strategic goals and provide opportunities for you to learn new technologies and expand your skill set
- Maintain accurate documentation of IT systems, processes, and procedures
Our take
Over the past decade, the cost of bringing a drug to market has increased exponentially. But the number of drugs approved has stayed stagnant, leading to a decline in research productivity. Through development of AI-assisted software, BenchSci has allowed scientists to rapidly compute data from scientific journals and product catalogues to dramatically reduce these inefficiencies in the R&D process.
The company offers a lateral solution to traditional, manual data analysis to allow for data leveraging. Plus an automated, comprehensive overview of existing relevant research. These methods have made BenchSci a forerunner in the drug development industry; the company's software is used by leading pharmaceutical companies.
BenchSci continues to invest in its machine learning technology, and in 2023 launched ASCEND. This is software that extracts experimental evidence from internal and external sources to help improve the hit rate of drug trials. It has also raised considerable funds, the latest of which is supporting the expansion of the platform.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
May 2023
$66m
SERIES D
Jan 2022
$43.8m
SERIES C
Total funding: $155m
Company benefits
- An engaging remote-first culture that hires the best talent from around the world
- Compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits with an emphasis on mental health
- An annual Executive Health Assessment at Medcan for proactive health awareness
- Three weeks of vacation plus an additional day for every completed year
- A $2000 Annual Learning & Development budget
- Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
- Additional time-off: 2 weeks for Winter Holiday, every other Friday in July and August, your birthday, and more!
- A $1000 work from home allowance to make your home setup perfect for you
- An Oculus Quest 2 to connect with your team members in Virtual Reality
- An executive coach for managers to assist in leading high-performing teams
- Complimentary Headspace account to support mental wellness and focus
- Complimentary genome sequencing from 23andMe to better understand your health through your DNA
Company values
- Focused advancement
- Speed
- Tenacity
- Transparency
Company HQ
South Core, Toronto, ON
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Leadership
Dr. Elvis Wianda
(Co-Founder & Chief Data Officer)Obtained a PhD studying Health & Medical Physics at the University of Toronto before joining BenchSci.
Dr. Tom Leung
(Co-Founder & CSO)Previously held roles within the University of Toronto as a Research Assistant and Postdoctoral Fellow.
Liran Belenzon
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded and held role as CEO at companies including Standy and Biz-Coupon. Currently a CDL Associate at Creative Destruction Lab.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at BenchSci
- Foundational DEI workshops around anti-bias, empathy, allyship, microaggressions, and discrimination
- Inclusive leadership training for all managers and open to all team members
- Inclusive hiring training for hiring managers and recruiters
- A centralized resource of information that promotes inclusivity
- Company-wide access to Crescendo to equip team members with customized learning paths that are tailored to their current knowledge levels
- Acknowledging and celebrating important and commemorative dates
- Building a group of DEI sponsors to support and encourage company-wide engagement around DEI conversations
- Holding DEI “Office Hours” for supporting individuals and teams who have questions or are seeking support with how to embed DEI into their work
- Restructuring our recruitment processes to ensure we are mitigating bias at every step of the hiring process
- Launching BenchSci Forward, our platform for change focused on the advancement of social issues such as diversity in STEM, mental health, and climate change
- Providing flexible parental leave, with the option of 75% top-ups for 20 weeks or 15 designated Parental Leave Days
- Providing mental health benefits for all team members, including mental wellness coverage up to $2,500, personalized executive coaching, regular mindfulness sessions, and extra vacation time
- Conducting a pay fairness analysis to ensure our compensation practices are equitable
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