Informatics Software Scientist – Biorails Application (m/f/d)

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Evotec (UK) Ltd.
Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model focused on delivering highly effective new therapeutics to the patients. The Company leverages its multimodality platform, the “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures”, for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including Pharma, Biotech, academics, and other healthcare stakeholders. With more than 4,500 highly qualified people at 17 sites, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics. For additional information please go to and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Here at Evotec we are looking for an experienced Informatics Software Scientist, to join the team based at our Abingdon Site in Oxford (UK). As part of the R&D IT, Scientific Data Management Group, you will provide support for Drug Discovery applications and data management activities. You will participate in the implementation of our varied Informatics solutions across the company and thus contribute to the success of our drug discovery programs in finding new cures for diseases This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual looking to develop their career. Informatics Software Scientist (m/f/d) Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary: up to £45,000 per annum Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RZ and remote working Maintain and support the Biorails application used within the DMPK team across different sites Lead deployment of Biorails across the company Integrate DMPK data with other informatics systems and ensure the data is available for discovery projects in a timely fashion Adhere to policies/guidelines regarding our change management process providing accurate documentation and source code maintenance. Interact with external vendors and solution specialists when required Honours in a relevant Science degree or similar qualification (bioinformatics, cheminformatics, mathematics, physics, computing) and demonstrable experience in a relevant industry environment Previous experience working with Biorails and DMPK data Experience with relational databases and SQL Experience with ETL processes and ETL software Strong problem-solving skills The ability to work accurately and with excellent attention to detail Experience in at least one programming language (Python, Java, PL/SQL) and Restful Web Services We offer a competitive salary and benefits package Pension Scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme Private dental care scheme Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling service Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit. Cycle to work scheme Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more! Highly subsidised Restaurant, which offers an excellent breakfast and lunch selection Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service to Didcot Train Station