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Data Scientist | Full-time | On-site About HORAIZON HORAIZON Technology BV is a biomedical AI company that turns complex biological data into practical insights. Our platforms support near real-time analysis and decision support across the microbiome and a growing range of other omics modalities. We combine modern machine learning with scalable pipelines and clear visualisation to help our customers move from measurement to action faster. 🌐 Website = https://www.horaizon.ai/ 🔗 LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/horaizon-technology/ The role We are growing and looking for a Data Scientist who enjoys building and improving things from end to end. You will take ownership of development projects and data analysis, help shape new capabilities, and work in a small team where your contribution makes a visible difference. We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, actively works with colleagues and takes initiative. You should feel comfortable bringing ideas forward, asking questions, sharing progress and helping others solve problems. The data we work with is unusually varied: signals and sound, images and video, free text, and molecular data spanning genetics, epigenetics, the microbiome, proteomics and metabolomics. Each brings different challenges, and part of your role will be choosing methods that fit the problem. Clear visualisation and explanation of results are central to the work. What you will do Work closely with colleagues to turn scientific and customer needs into practical solutions Build and improve data pipelines and analytics workflows Automate processing steps and improve their performance and reliability Develop backend services and REST APIs, integrating data from different systems Work with databases and contribute to internal and client-facing web applications Develop and evaluate machine learning models across varied data types Visualise results and explain findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Proactively identify improvements, propose solutions and follow through on delivery What we offer Competitive salary matched to your experience and qualifications Real ownership and opportunities to learn in a growing biomedical AI company Diverse projects where your work goes into production and creates practical value Room to grow through coaching and training Assistance with residence permits and visas A friendly, collaborative team that values ideas and initiative Requirements We care about your ability, curiosity and how you work with others. Talented bachelor’s graduates, master’s graduates and PhDs are all welcome. We match the responsibilities and salary to what you bring. Must have Excellent communication skills: you explain ideas clearly, listen carefully and keep colleagues informed about progress, challenges and next steps Strong teamwork: you collaborate proactively, share knowledge and support colleagues in achieving shared goals Initiative and ownership: you spot what needs doing, propose practical solutions and follow through without waiting for detailed instructions Strong interest in biology and/or healthcare Experience with Python and backend development, such as Django and REST APIs Experience with AI and machine learning tools, such as PyTorch or scikit-learn A degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, AI or a related field Big plus but not required Deep learning experience with sound, images or video Bioinformatics or omics data analysis experience Experience deploying models or data pipelines into production Who you are You enjoy solving problems, building useful tools and delivering high-quality work. You can work independently while staying closely connected to the team. You are open to feedback, willing to ask for help early and keen to contribute beyond your own individual tasks. Employment type: Full-time, on-site.
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues to translate scientific and customer needs into data pipelines, analytics workflows, backend services, APIs, and web applications. Develop and evaluate machine learning models across varied data types, visualize and explain results, and proactively improve the reliability and performance of solutions.
Requirements
Applicants should have a degree in a quantitative discipline and experience with Python, backend development, and AI or machine learning tools, along with a strong interest in biology and/or healthcare. The role also requires clear communication, proactive teamwork, initiative, and ownership; deep learning, omics analysis, and production deployment experience are advantageous but not required.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Learning and Development
- Coaching and Training
- Visa and Residence Permit Assistance
About HORAIZON
Industry: Software Development
Company size: 11-50 employees
We are a computation biotech company dedicated to improving the health of people, animals and ecosystems through innovative AI-driven analysis of the gut microbiome. Long recognized for our expertise in computational biology, machine learning and microbial ecology, we pioneered a portfolio of platforms including MicrobeLink, DeepBiomics, NeuraBiome and AgriBiome applied across human healthcare, animal wellbeing and precision agriculture. Today we are advancing a strong pipeline of microbiome-based decision support tools and discovery programs, with the goal of delivering trustworthy, actionable insight to clinicians and patients. Our quest to turn microbiome science into real-world health impact is guided by our core values: scientific rigor, collaboration and respect for the living systems we study. When you work at HORAIZON you'll be part of an open, ambitious community where bold ideas meet careful science.