Lead Bioinformatician - SME biotech
3 days ago
London
Your new company You'll be joining a pioneering biotechnology company at the forefront of microbiome research. This well-funded and fast-moving biotech is backed by leading investors and an experienced team carrying out cutting-edge science to make a significant real-world impact. They are based in London and looking to go into their next period of company growth. Your new role As a Bioinformatics Lead, you will play a key role in driving the company's computational research. This is a permanent role that requires a strong on-site presence at their site in London.Responsibilities include: • Designing and implementing bioinformatics pipelines for microbial / microbiome analysis, • Conducting statistical evaluations of microbiome datasets using R and Python, • Collaborating with biologists to interpret sequencing data, • Designing and leading bioinformatics and data science related projects, • Developing reproducible workflows for metagenomic and Amplicon-based studies, • Supporting experimental design and data collection strategies for projects, • Maintaining and improving internal databases and documentation standards, • Presenting findings to cross-functional teams and external stakeholders What you'll need to succeed You should bring a blend of technical expertise and scientific curiosity.Key qualifications include: • An MSc or PhD (or equivalent experience) within Bioinformatics, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field, • Proven experience in bioinformatics, working with microbiome or microbial genomic data, • Proficiency in R and Python for statistical analysis and data visualisation, • Familiarity with tools such as QIIME2, DADA2, and Snakemake or Nextflow, • Strong understanding of microbial ecology and sequencing technologies - eg ONT Amplicon, Illumina, PacBio etc, • Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, • Very good communication skills for translating complex data into understandable insights Previous experience working in a fast-paced or start-up environment is a nice to have for this role, as is exposure/familiarity with Machine Learning approaches. What you'll get in return You'll get the chance to make a significant impact on the business as they continue to grow, coupled with excellent opportunities for personal & professional growth and a generous salary package. There is some flexibility for home working however the company is looking for a minimum of 3 days per week on-site. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Keywords: bioinformatics, bioinformatician, NGS, microbiome, genomics, metagenomics, sequencing, R, Python, Nextflow, pipelines, data, statistics, microbial, plant, analysis, workflow, datasets, biology, computational, science, scientist, research, innovation, microbiology, biotechnology, London