Data Scientist

SamanTree Medical is an innovative Belgian-Swiss medical device company dedicated to improving patient care and operating room efficiency through breakthrough imaging technology.

The company develops and manufactures the Histolog Scanner, a compact imaging system used in clinical settings. SamanTree Medical is actively commercializing the Histolog Scanner across Europe and the United States.

SamanTree is built on the passion and dedication of talented people from diverse backgrounds. We believe that breakthrough ideas can come from anywhere, so we foster a culture rooted in diversity, respect, and open-mindedness. Leading with inclusion, we empower our team members to bring their best, most authentic selves to work each day.

Our culture thrives on purpose-driven individuals who aspire to make a meaningful impact. Team members here are grounded in integrity, eager to learn, fueled by energy, and bring a wealth of diverse, real-world perspectives that drive innovative thinking. We’re committed to our people’s long-term growth, actively investing in their potential to advance our mission and inspire them to achieve their highest potential.

 Join a team contributing to innovation in healthcare. Together, let’s shape the future of rapid intraoperative tissue imaging for assessment of surgical margins with the Histolog Scanner.

 For more information, please visit https://www.samantree.com/

 To ensure the growth of SamanTree Medical, we are looking for:

Data Scientist, Lausanne (Switzerland)

In the R&D department, we are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join our dynamic team. You will contribute to the development of digital products and extract meaningful insights from complex datasets, making them available to relevant teams to support data-driven decision-making and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Developing deep sector-specific data expertise in confocal microscopy images, to actively contribute to data annotation activities and coordinate outsourced image annotation workflows
• Selecting, organizing, managing, and preserving data to ensure its long-term value and accessibility for specific users or purposes
• Interacting with colleagues from a cross-functional team on various data-related projects for understanding the needs for technical data solutions, defining solutions concepts and design, providing training and retrieving feedback.
• Collaborating closely to the development of data analytics based components under design control, in accordance with ISO 13485 and FDA Quality System Regulations.
• Conducting feasibility and proof-of-concept projects to further improve and standardize the performances, usability and adoption of SamanTree Medical’s products
• Performing technical reviews and contributing to the development of test procedures of existing data processes

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• You are attentive to details and committed to maintaining data accuracy and quality.
• You have experience in applying data science techniques to solve real-world problems, preferably on images. 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position is a plus.

• At least one of the following applies to you :

* You have a strong interest in data visualization and enjoy transforming data into clear, compelling visuals

* You enjoy digging into databases of text and/or images until you find the answer to a complex data question

* You are enthusiastic about AI and machine learning and have experience with training models on images

• You are proficient in programming languages such as Python or R for data manipulation, analysis, and modeling.
• You are a strong team player with the ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.
• You communicate clearly and confidently in fluent English, both written and spoken; you communicate fluently in French (spoken).

Our offer

• A 100 % or 80 % job
• Primarily on-site work (maximum 1 day homeworking per week)
• An attractive and competitive salary package in line with your profile and experience
• A challenging and diversified position within a high-potential fast-growing innovative medical device company.
• A human-size, dynamic, respectful, and collaborative work environment
• International exposure, with learning and development opportunities.
• A role that directly contributes to the improvement of global healthcare outcomes

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and language skills into a single document and submit it via the link.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are all proud to work for such a great company as Samantree Medical. And we would be even prouder to have you on board. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, regardless of your race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heartbeat, and if you feel the role is appealing to you. If you’re smart and good at what you do, come as you are.

SamanTree is an emerging company with significant potential in the MedTech sector. For individuals seeking challenges, SamanTree offers opportunities for growth both nationally and internationally. We value inquisitive and highly committed individuals who are dedicated to collaborating towards making SamanTree a success.