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Data Scientist

LGC, Alexandria, Minnesota, United States, 56308

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Job Description With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany, and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies plans to continue growing. We deliver mission‑critical genomics to a diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech, and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services, and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and enables research into life‑altering treatments worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who thrive in a high‑growth, purpose‑driven organisation.

Position Summary We seek a dynamic and experienced Data Scientist to play an integral role in developing and enhancing LGC's data science product portfolio. As a pivotal member of our innovative R&D team, you will collaborate closely with multiple divisions within LGC, leveraging your data science expertise to deliver impactful insights and advanced solutions. The ideal candidate must possess experience across various data mining techniques, analytical methodologies, and modern data‑modeling tools. Skilled in designing, building, and deploying sophisticated models on‑premises and in the cloud, creating novel algorithms, programming, optimizing processes, and conducting comprehensive simulations.

Job Responsibilities

Work with multiple partners throughout the organization to identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes

Undertake pre‑processing, curating, and model building of structured and unstructured data

Analyze large datasets to discover trends and patterns

Help identify and define new product ideas based on the outcomes from predictive models and machine‑learning algorithms

Present analytical results using data visualization techniques

Propose data science solutions and strategies for R&D and business challenges

Translate ideas from theory into deployment

Attend meetings, conferences, symposia, and seminars to promote LGC capabilities and stay abreast of scientific/technological developments

Learn, follow, and deliver high‑quality product development documentation consistent with LGC’s quality systems

Follow ISO 13485 quality management system requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or M.S. (or equivalent) with 3–5 years of industry/academic experience in data science, mathematics, computer science, physics, biostatistics, computational biology, operations research, or a related field

Ability to break down and understand complex business/scientific challenges, define solutions, and implement them using advanced quantitative methods

Proficiency in high‑level scripting languages (Python, Java)

Experience in low‑level programming languages (C/C++)

Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (R, matplotlib, or similar)

Experience with Linux‑based operating systems and shell scripting

Expertise in supervised and unsupervised learning methods

Knowledge of statistical and data‑mining techniques (clustering, GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, trees, text mining, network analysis, etc.)

Ability to analyze algorithms

Knowledge of software development principles and architecture

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of deep learning and LLM algorithms

Knowledge of probability, Bayesian statistics, and neural networks

Experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL

Proficiencies & Behaviors

Clear strategic thinker with proven critical relationship‑development skills

Aptitude for complex problem‑solving and continuous improvement, with willingness to work in a rapidly growing matrix organisation

Ability to work well in a team environment, adapt to change, and exert influence positively and directionally

Demonstrated autonomy: self‑start and drive while recognizing the appropriate time for collaborator engagement

Committed to achieving goals, ensuring targets are met within specified timelines and budgets

The typical pay range for this role Minimum: $90,000/Annually

Maximum: $150,000/Annually

Bonus eligible

Additional Information LGC is a leading, global life‑science tools company, providing mission‑critical components and solutions across high‑growth application areas in human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high‑quality product portfolio is comprised of mission‑critical tools for genomic analysis and quality‑assurance applications, typically embedded and recurring within customers’ products and workflows and valued for performance, quality, and range.

OUR VALUES

PASSION

CURIOSITY

INTEGRITY

BRILLIANCE

RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short‑listing, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade‑union membership.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Science

Industries Software Development

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