5 Prime Sciences Looking for Human Genetics Data Intake Specialist at Montréal, QC Full Time

Data Intake Specialist
5 Prime Sciences Inc
5prime.com
Location: Work remotely with primary residence in Quebec.
Salary: $25 CAD/hour
Duration: 6 month contract
Status: Part-time, ~15 hours/week

Job description

5 Prime Sciences uses insights from human genetics to accelerate drug development and increase return on investment in the life sciences. Using unique datasets and advanced human genetics analyses, as a spin-out from the Richards Lab at McGill University, 5 Prime has been able to grow rapidly and help large pharmaceutical companies, biotech and venture capital companies.

5 Prime Sciences is seeking a highly detail-oriented Data Intake Specialist to read scientific literature, extract and input metadata, and support the scientific team. The successful candidate will assist a team of bioinformaticians, clinicians and statistical geneticists at 5
Prime Sciences to identify novel drug targets for our partners in the biotechnology industry.

Requirements

– Masters or PhD candidate in human genetics, genetic epidemiology, or a related field.
– Must be located in Quebec, Canada.
– Ability to efficiently read and interpret scientific literature, especially related to human genetics.
– Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy is required.
– Basic understanding of concepts in GWAS, Mendelian Randomization, human genome builds, case-control studies, meta-analyses, etc.
– Knowledge of scientific literature databases (e.g. PubMed, Google Scholar).
– Familiarity with existing GWAS data repositories and cohorts (e.g. GWAS Catalog, UK BioBank, MAGIC, GIANT, FINNGEN) would be an asset.
– Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
– Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets would be an asset.
– Experience using Zotero or other reference management sowares would be an asset.

Responsibilities

– Reads scientific papers and prepares material for data intake.
– Transcribes source data into the required electronic format, as per data intake guidelines.
– Reviews data for errors or missing information and resolves any discrepancies.
– Inputs data into the internal data repository and regularly updates it with information from new publications.

Please note – we recognize that not all candidates may meet the entire profile listing above. Weʼre eager to train the right candidates for this role and encourage those who meet at least two thirds of the criteria to apply.

Languages

The applicant will have high-level proficiency in English reading, writing and presentations. French language skills are an asset.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Eligibility Requirements

Qualified candidates must be located in Quebec, Canada.

Benefits:
Time-off to Rest

1. Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation per year, pro-rated to a full time position
2. 5 personal days per year.
3. 1 week off between Christmas and New Yearʼs.
4. All statutory holidays per year.

Flexible Hours
1. Be the master of your own schedule

Benefits
1. Parental leave.

Learning
1. At heart weʼre science geeks, staffed and led by academics.

2. We host regular learning sessions for two reasons. First, weʼre lifelong learners and second, because our field is rapidly changing.

3. Weʼre also teachers. Each team member is responsible for a domain of knowledge and for teaching their team.

Remote Work Policy
1. Employees work from home, except for a once per week 5Prime day, when all employees convene in our office space.
2. Employees can work from anywhere in the world for two weeks per year.

Your Kit
1. Yearly budget to kit out your home office.
2. Apple laptop and accessories.

Personal Growth
1. Quarterly performance reviews with your manager, with goal-setting. During the quarterly performance reviews, employees set specific, measurable goals for themselves along with their supervisor which align with the company’s objectives.
Their progress towards achieving those goals is evaluated by their supervisor.

2. In the annual career review, the employee’s overall performance and progress towards their long-term career goals are evaluated. This review can also include a review of the employee’s compensation and benefits package, and adjustments can be made based on the employee’s performance and contributions to the company. This process helps to ensure that employees are being fairly compensated for their efforts and that their compensation is aligned with their performance and career growth.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Human Genetics: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC

Application deadline: 2023-02-12
Expected start date: 2023-02-12