
Data Analyst, Biological Sciences – 8-month Co-op
Zymewire
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$3,500 - CA$3,800 per month
Job Level
About the role
- Own the maintenance of existing data pipelines, primarily within Google Colab
- Build new pipelines to support sales data initiatives
- Support the team's transition from manual scripting to automated workflow orchestration using Airflow
- Execute daily technical processes, including distill coverage and publishing events from scripts
- Act as the technical SME for the sales team, ensuring data accuracy and providing actionable insights
- Work closely with the broader team on core initiatives, participating in research syncs to understand the why behind the data
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of biological sciences (e.g., Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Genetics, or Molecular Biology)
- Proficiency in Python, specifically for data manipulation (Pandas, NumPy)
- Experience with Google Colab highly preferred
- Experience with (or a strong desire to learn) workflow orchestration tools like Airflow
- Ability to act as a technical SME for the sales team, explaining technical data processes clearly
- High bar for data integrity and enjoyment in auditing large datasets for accuracy
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Registered full-time or part-time under a co-operative education program in a publicly funded Ontario post-secondary institution
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Benefits
- Hybrid experience available for Greater Toronto Area candidates, working from home 2 days/week
- In-person interactions at the Toronto office 3 days/week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonPandasNumPydata manipulationworkflow orchestrationAirflowdata pipelinesdata accuracydata integrityauditing large datasets
Soft Skills
technical SMEcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detail