TL;DR

Senior Cheminformatics Expert (Bioinformatics): Analyzing large chemistry datasets to identify quality issues and improve data extraction, enrichment, and structure with an accent on developing automated workflows and tests to monitor and validate the accuracy of chemistry-related content. Focus on designing scalable solutions that improve reliability and consistency of scientific data and drive improvements.

Location: Hybrid in Frankfurt, Germany

Company

Elsevier is a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society.

What you will do

  • Analyse large chemistry datasets to identify quality issues and opportunities to improve data extraction, enrichment, and structure.
  • Develop automated workflows and tests to monitor and validate the accuracy of chemistry-related content.
  • Collaborate with Data Science, Product, and Technology partners to enhance data quality and enrichment processes.
  • Apply coding and data analysis skills to design scalable solutions that improve reliability and consistency of scientific data.

Requirements

  • Master's / PhD or equivalent degree in Bioinformatics, Cheminformatics, Computational Biology /Chemistry or allied fields
  • Experience working with large‑scale chemistry datasets.
  • Good understanding of testing methodologies to ensure data quality and integrity
  • Experience applying cheminformatics methods to evaluate and improve data quality.
  • Understanding of major life science or chemistry information databases.
  • Ability to build automated workflows to monitor and validate content quality (e.g. Python, Knime or similar)
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with scientific and technical partners.

Culture & Benefits

  • Work on a high-impact platform used by scientists and innovators worldwide
  • Embrace the future of software engineering with AI development tools
  • Collaborate with a diverse, global team.
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation.