Bioinformatician
The closing date is 11 May 2026
NHS East Genomic Laboratory Hub (EGLH) delivers the National Genomic Medicine Service for a population of 10 million in the East of England, providing diagnostic, prognostic and predictive testing for rare diseases and cancers. EGLH is recruiting a bioinformatician to support development and implementation of clinical‑grade software for high‑throughput and high‑quality clinical genomics. Skills and experience in testing, deployment and DevOps principles are valued. Our team provides best‑practice clinical bioinformatics through our cloud infrastructure.
The role focuses on bioinformatics service delivery to support clinical testing, working closely with a wide range of personnel across the EGLH region.
Candidates without clinical bioinformatics experience are encouraged to apply; training and support will be provided.
Main duties
* Validation and verification of clinical bioinformatics software.
* Documentation and support of clinical bioinformatics software.
* Continued improvement of clinical bioinformatics tools, processes and workflows for delivery of genomic diagnostic services.
* Planning and management of bioinformatics software deployment, collaborating with technical, scientific and clinical functions of the genomic laboratory.
* Investigation and resolution of complex bioinformatics issues by examination of input and output data, and associated bioinformatics processes; communicating with technical, scientific and clinical staff.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on high‑quality patient care. CUH values provide a safe, kind and excellent environment. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity status or socioeconomic background.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First degree in a relevant biological science, computer science or bioinformatics.
* MSc level degree in bioinformatics.
Experience
* Experience developing and using bioinformatics tools and resources.
* Experience software development in an object‑oriented language (e.g. Python).
* Experience analysing large high‑throughput datasets.
* Experience with next‑generation sequencing data analysis.
Knowledge
* Good knowledge of UNIX.
* Knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language.
* Understanding of general software development procedures.
* Knowledge of data protection requirements.
* Understanding of next‑generation sequencing approaches and statistical methods used to analyse the large complex datasets generated.
* Knowledge of bioinformatics tools available for analysing and interpreting genetic and genomic data.
Skills
* Able to conduct research and development activities.
* Able to organise and manage complex activities.li>
* Able to maintain intense concentration on important tasks despite frequent interruptions.
* Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations, providing appropriate advice.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information at meetings or as part of a teaching commitment.
Additional Requirements
* Ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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