Research Informatics Scientist

Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies
in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which
individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals.
Genzymes people and culture have been consistently recognized for
excellence. For example, we have been named several times to Fortunes list
of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States. We also
consistently rank among the top employers for scientists in surveys of
Science readers. Genzymes local offices and facilities in Europe and other
parts of the world have earned similar distinction as respected employers.
By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step
toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and sharing in our
continued success.

Job Responsibilities/Department Description:
As a key member of Genzymes Science Computing organization, you will be
tasked to design and implement informatics systems that will accelerate
R&D data capture, improve R&D decision support, and enhance
end-users ability to access and use data from high-throughput drug
discovery. Working in close collaboration with laboratory scientists, the
candidate will leverage a broad array of cheminformatics and data analysis
tools to create new systems for mining and visualization of drug discovery
data.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with 5 years experience working in a science role plus 5
years experience in an informatics role, all in a life science
research-oriented environment. 3+ years of experience working with and
programming to Oracle databases. 3+ years of client/server software
development experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
Experience with administration and development of small molecule drug
discovery database systems (Symyx, Accord) is highly desirable. Experience
with other informatics tools such as Spotfire, Pipeline Pilot and experience
in database design and software systems architecture and bioinformatics and
cheminformatics tools for data integration, mining, and visualization is
desirable. A solid understanding of the drug discovery process and some
practical chemistry knowledge is preferred.

  
Please apply online at: www.Genzyme.com/careers  job number 16277