Data Quality Liaison

Company Description: 

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops.  We are dedicated to providing new sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour.

Position: Data Quality Liaison

The Bioprocessing and Formulation (B&F) and Manufacturing teams at Pivot Bio work closely together to identify production conditions and carry out effective and consistent production.

To successfully do this, these teams continuously generate new data for analysis. We are hiring a Data Liaison that will work as part of a team with a data analyst to gather requirements for data entry workflows, as well as analysis and curation of B&F and manufacturing data. The data liason will also aid in interpretation of data and communication of findings and recommendations to the B&F and manufacturing teams. Working with the data science team, they have opportunity to develop coding and statistical skills, and will work with diverse teams within Pivot’s R&D, including Bioprocessing and Formulation, Manufacturing, Data Science, and Scientific Computing. If you enjoy working with data and with cross-functional, fast-paced, and supportive teams, this position is right for you!

Location: Berkeley, CA or Remote

Responsibilities:

• Identify key B&F and manufacturing data needs and communicate scientific context for data needs to data analysts
• Work with data analysts to interpret statistical analysis in the context of bioprocessing.
• Facilitate iterative improvement to quality of data and processes (ie. creation and iteration on standardized data collection processes within LIMS system, creation + execution of data entry / LIMS trainings, implementing good documentation practices)
• Provide constructive and actionable feedback to the B&F and manufacturing team to improve data quality process
• Develop skills in coding and statistical analysis through scaffolded projects
• All of the above responsibilities require building of relationships and clear and patient communication with team members and partners.

Requirements:

• B.S. in STEM-related field
• 1+ years of relevant experience in data analysis/data curation
• Python and/or R experience for visualizations and data engineering
• Strong attention to detail and orientation to process
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a range of stakeholders with different data needs

What we offer:

• Competitive package in a disruptive startup
• Stock options
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability policies
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
• 401(k) plan, 3% Match
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Training & Development support
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team

*Must be authorized to work in the United States 

Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team