Scientific Knowledge Engineer

6 days ago


Durham, United States Experis Full time

Our client, in the biopharma industry is seeking a Scientific Knowledge Engineer to join their team. This role is responsible for maximizing the value of our client's data assets over a lifetime to bring purpose to data by acting as translators of highly technical information from domain experts into an appropriate data model - complete with significant ontology and vocabulary -- that can be utilized to effectively structure and index the data.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge team focused on unlocking the full potential of scientific data to drive innovation and discovery in the life sciences.

Job Title: Scientific Knowledge Engineer
Pay Range: $75-$85/hr
Duration: 12 months (potential to extend/convert)

What’s the Job?

  • Define schemas, data models, and vocabularies to structure and index scientific data, ensuring quality control and mapping for data engineering processes.
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate scientific business needs into actionable data models and requirements for large-scale biological data integration.
  • Align data standards with industry and academic ontologies, supporting the creation of interoperable, analytics-ready data products.
  • Ensure data ingestion meets platform engineering standards by standardizing and structuring metadata for efficient, automated processing at scale.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to transform complex scientific information into actionable data insights for R&D decision-making.

What’s Needed?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Molecular Biology, or Computer Science with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in relational database querying (e.g., SQL) and data modeling using industry-standard data management/metadata platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica).
  • Experience with data quality, analysis, and profiling tools (e.g., SAS, Ataccama, OpenRefine) and programming languages like Python for scripting and building data models.
  • Familiarity with ontology, knowledge graphs, and open-source tools (e.g., Protégé, SPARQL, RDF, Centree).
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and contribute to data standards or industry committees.

What’s in it for me?

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Consultant Support

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

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