Data Scientist...

Work Preference Option(s): Hybrid model Welcome to an
exciting opportunity where ambitious individuals are invited to
join a team of inquisitive minds and supportive peers, all driven
by a shared passion and diverse skills aimed at creating value for
businesses through data. About Us We are Ascent! and we help our
customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better.
We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software,
and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. We are a digital
transformation business. We specialize in software product
development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine
learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications,
data, and platforms. We work with incredible clients across various
industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer
manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We collaborate with
some of the brightest minds in successful businesses and employ
talented professionals ourselves! At Ascent, we foster a vibrant
office community where collaboration thrives and connections
flourish. Our hybrid approach emphasizes hiring individuals near
our central offices in Bristol and London to facilitate easy access
and a positive environment. We also welcome applicants from all
over the UK, valuing diversity and unique perspectives. As part of
our team, you'll be tasked with: You will work in a fast-paced,
innovation-driven data science team across various industries and
use cases. Your first project will focus on R package validation
for a global biopharma client, collaborating with validation leads
and statisticians to: - Perform package assessments - Review
business user R package assessments - Support custom package
developers to ensure compliance with standards - Release package
updates following internal/external standards Qualifications -
Thorough knowledge of R language - Experience with GitHub,
including version control, collaboration, testing, and CI/CD -
Proven track record of publishing high-quality R packages on CRAN -
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability
to explain complex technical and statistical ideas to
non-specialists Preferred Qualifications - Experience in
biostatistics and clinical programming - Familiarity with Cloud
infrastructure and services (e.g., Azure) - Background in data
science, including machine learning and Shiny app development
Working at Ascent We promote a healthy work-life balance with
flexible work arrangements. We support well-being through access to
Well Being Coaches. Your development is important to us. We offer
training, certification, regular feedback, and review to support
your growth. Our workplace is modern, supportive, and aligned with
our values of Empathy, Energy, and Audacity. We also provide
benefits tailored to each country. Ascent is an equal opportunities
employer. We actively promote inclusion and belonging. We do not
discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, maternity, marital or
civil partnership status, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age,
religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. Please
inform us of any reasonable accommodations needed during the
application process. If you have questions, contact our Talent
Acquisition team at . Learn more about life at
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