Data Specialist / Curator for Toxicological Metadata, Basel
Location:
Basel
Job Reference:
923799TP_1738665707
Job Description:
Data specialist / curator for Large Language Models-derived toxicological (meta)data (m/f/d) – Data Validation / Quality Assurance / Toxicology / Documentation / English.
Project:
For our customer, a big pharmaceutical company in Basel, we are looking for a highly qualified Data specialist / curator for Large Language Models-derived toxicological (meta)data (m/f/d).
Background:
We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and we are fearless in both decision and action. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all.
As a team member in the Prediction Modelling (PM) Chapter of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS), you will work in close collaboration with toxicologists and other scientists in pRED, gaining toxicological insights from experts in the field.
The position focuses on transforming historical toxicology documents into structured, high-quality datasets through AI-powered extraction while supporting the application of LLMs for toxicological data understanding and enrichment from historical documents. The extracted data will enhance existing data repositories and serve as a foundation for creating new ones tailored to the specific needs of toxicologists.
The perfect candidate:
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Toxicological Data Curator with a background in biology, toxicology, drug development, or veterinary medicine. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy, consistency, and scientific validity of toxicological data captured by large language models (LLMs). You will cross-check data outputs against original sources, evaluate the reliability of AI-derived information, and contribute to the development of high-quality datasets to support drug safety and development efforts.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
1. Data Validation: Review toxicological data output generated by LLMs and validate it against original resources (e.g., research articles, regulatory documents, toxicology databases). Identify and document discrepancies, errors, or ambiguities in AI-derived data.
2. Quality Assurance: Ensure consistency, completeness, and scientific accuracy of curated toxicological datasets. Adhere to established quality control protocols and contribute to improving workflows as needed.
3. Toxicology Expertise: Apply toxicological knowledge to evaluate data related to preclinical and clinical toxicities, mechanisms of toxicity, safety biomarkers, and risk assessments.
4. Collaboration: Work closely with computational toxicologists, data scientists, and cross-functional teams to align on curation standards and requirements.
5. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of validation processes and outcomes. Prepare periodic reports summarizing curation progress, data quality metrics, and key findings.
Must Haves:
1. Preferred Master’s in Biology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Drug Development, Biotechnology, or a related field.
2. Experience with data curation, annotation, or systematic review methodologies is a plus.
3. Basic understanding of machine learning, LLMs, or natural language processing (NLP) tools is desirable but not required.
4. Fluent in English (minimum C1 Level).
5. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
6. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, particularly in evaluating scientific information.
7. Ability to synthesize complex toxicological data and present clear, actionable conclusions.
8. Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
Application Information:
If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete dossier. If this position does not fit your profile and you wish to be considered for another position, you can also send us your dossier via this ad or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com.
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About Us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland, specializing in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the fields of IT, Life Science, and Engineering.
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