Consulting Ontologist ( Biology) (495)
Reference #148

Contract Position
Posted on 02/20/2008

Description:
Ingenuity is a group of creative, energetic and motivated people helping life science researchers understand core biological mechanisms. We deliver systems biology expertise to biologists and bioinformaticists through pathways analysis software, genome-scale computable network datasets, and knowledge management services and infrastructure, resulting in increased R&D productivity and faster drugs to market. We are passionate about our products, and dedicated to providing researchers with the knowledge required to make Better Decisions Faster™.

As a Consulting Ontologist you will contribute to building Ingenuity’s Knowledge Base.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Represent and connect biological concepts in Ingenuity’s Ontology
- May be involved in quality control of modeled biological concepts
- Identify root causes of errors

Required Skills:
- BA/BS in a biological discipline (Molecular Biology, immunology, genetics, biochemistry or other related field)
- Detail-oriented
- Strong logic skills
- Internet savvy
- Familiar with Microsoft Office tools
- Available for minimal on-site learning; position is off-site
- Must maintain minimum level of productivity (currently corresponds to about 10 hrs/week)
- Must be legally able to accept consulting work in the US

Desired Skills:
- Completion of graduate level coursework is a plus
- MS degree, PhD candidacy or PhD degree is desirable
- Research experience is a plus

Contact

Danelle Blondin
dblondin@ingenuity.com

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