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.
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