Job Title: Bioinformatician
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Location: Remote
Reports to: Head of Bioinformatics
About the role
A UK-based biotech is looking for a skilled Bioinformatician to support proteomics data analysis and interpretation, as part of a growing team delivering next-generation biomarker discovery and predictive modelling tools for precision medicine.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the full lifecycle of clinical research projects – from study design through to publication and patent preparation – while working in close collaboration with wet-lab scientists, data scientists and software engineers. You'll join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment that values clear scientific thinking and practical problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse proteomics datasets using an internal suite of computational tools
* Develop and maintain statistical and machine learning methods to support biomarker discovery and validation
* Collaborate with wet-lab and clinical teams to guide experimental design and interpret results
* Build and maintain code that supports both research and translational efforts
* Contribute to the development of tools aimed at deploying predictive signatures in clinical settings
Ideal Candidate
* PhD (or equivalent experience) in a STEM discipline
* 3 years experience with statistical or ML methods applied to high-dimensional biological data
* 2 years experience in proteomic bioinformatics
* Strong programming skills in R (Python/C++ a bonus)
* Familiarity with biomarker discovery, LC-MS/MS data analysis, and experimental design
* Comfortable working with complex multi-modal datasets in a collaborative research environment
* Experience with phosphoproteomics data would be highly advantageous
Bonus experience
* Experience in start-up, biotech or translational research settings
* Cloud computing or regulated environment experience
* Ability to clearly communicate results across disciplines
This is an opportunity to join an early-stage precision medicine startup with big growth plans. They're looking for candidates who are excited by their mission and are passionate about working on innovative projects within a collaborative environment.
Please apply with a copy of your CV - j.phillips@cubiqrecruitment.com
Salary: £48,000 - £60,000 DOE
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.