Data Scientist, Benchling
$159-216k
+ Equity
Cloud-based platform for biotech R&D
Be an early applicant
Cloud-based platform for biotech R&D
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$159-216k
+ Equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To unlock the power of biotechnology and empower their global customers to get to milestones & market faster.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a data scientist or in a similar role, with a focus on building data models and prototyping success metrics in SaaS/b2b production environments
- Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases, along with familiarity with Snowflake, DBT, and/or GitHub for investigating data issues
- Proficiency in data science scripting languages (Python preferred) and building data science algorithms on top of Snowflake data models
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL processes
- Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Mode or Looker
- Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and actionable insights, while leveraging project management tools to successfully deliver data projects
What the job involves
- We're seeking an Experienced Data Scientist to join the highly-matrixed Data Analytics and Science team at Benchling
- Our team is a blend of data science and analytical engineering, and in this role, you'll collaborate closely with the Head of Product Analytics and Data Science
- Your focus will be on building centralized data models and analytical assets to support both our Build functions (Engineering, Product Management, Strategy) and go-to-market (GTM) efforts
- As a lead data scientist, you'll design efficient data models, prototype outcome-driven analytical tools, and provide strategic, data-backed recommendations
- You'll partner with various teams across Benchling, gaining insight into the full business lifecycle
- Success in this role requires autonomy, the ability to tackle unstructured and ambiguous challenges, and a talent for providing thought leadership across teams
- We're looking for a generalist with strong expertise in data modeling (SQL, Python), ETL processes, and a solid product sense
- If you're also a humble culture-builder, we want you on our team
- Partner with the Head of Product Analytics and Data Science to codify and execute the analytics strategy and roadmap
- Collaborate with product and enterprise business leaders to define and prioritize data reporting needs
- Identify trends in customer success with the Benchling product suite and develop algorithmic recommendations to mitigate customer pain points
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with Benchling’s value proposition and measure customer satisfaction
- Serve as a key liaison between Build and enterprise teams to ensure alignment and integration of insights
Our take
As the pioneer of the R&D Cloud, Benchling offers a cloud-based informatics platform tailored for biotechnology. Its platform enables scientists across the globe to make breakthrough discoveries and bring next-gen biotechnology to market.
There’s a sincerity and consciousness to Benchling’s approach that stands out. This has led to the company being adopted by over 200,000 scientists from 1,000+ companies and 7,500 academic and research institutions globally (including 23andMe, Moderna, and the U.S. Department of Defense).
The rapidly advancing Biotechnology industry was at the forefront of the so-called “fourth industrial revolution”, with the industry driving $2 to $4 trillion per year of economic impact over the next 20 years.
Benchling has put itself in a position of immense value within the industry with its expanding offerings. Off the back of over $400 million in total funding, the company is seeing accelerated growth
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Nov 2021
$100m
SERIES F
Apr 2021
$200m
SERIES E
Total funding: $411.9m
Company benefits
- 4 months paid parental leave
- 401k plan
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Work from home opportunities
- 100% premiums covered for health, dental, & vision
- Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits
Company values
- Constant Curiosity - Like the scientists we serve, we approach life with a sense of constant curiosity
- Scientist First - We’re relentlessly focused on taking a scientist-first approach
- Impact Driven - We commit our time, energy, and resources to efforts that will drive maximum impact
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Sajith Wickramasekara
(CEO)Sajith studied at MIT before spending 2 years as a Research Assistant at Duke University Medical Centre and Liquidia Technologies. They used this biotechnology understanding to found Benchling in June 2012, serving as CEO since.
Ashu Singhal
(President)They previously co-founded Hotspots.io which was later acquired by Twitter in 2012. After this, became Staff Software Engineer at Twitter for 2 years, leaving to co-found Benchling.
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