Staff Bioinformatician
24 days ago
Cambridge
Senior/Staff Bioinformatician | Cambridge, UK (1 day/week onsite, 4 days remote) We've partnered with an innovative biotech company at the forefront of gene editing safety, developing cutting-edge genomics platforms that help make next-generation cell and gene therapies safer and more precise. We’re looking for an experienced computational scientist to lead customer-facing bioinformatics projects, develop scalable Nextflow pipelines, and analyse complex NGS datasets to deliver impactful scientific insights. What you’ll work on: • Bioinformatics pipeline development (Nextflow, Python, cloud/AWS), • Analysis of genome editing and off-target sequencing data, • Client-facing scientific reporting and technical presentations, • Cross-functional collaboration across R&D, software, and commercial teams, • Building new analytical tools and workflows for advanced gene editing applications Ideal background: • PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or related field, • Industry or highly relevant postdoctoral experience (minimum 2 years industry preferred), • Strong Python + NGS analysis skills, • Practical experience developing bioinformatics pipelines in Nextflow, • Experience with cloud workflows, containers, and Git, • Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences ✨ Bonus if you have experience with CRISPR, gene editing, or off-target analysis technologies. 📍 Cambridge, UK (1 day/week onsite, 4 days remote) 💼 Full-time | Competitive salary + benefits + share scheme If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the future of safe gene editing, we’d love to hear from you!