Bioinformatics Scientist

Manchester FULL TIME £30,000 - £50,000 / Year
(£2,500 - £4,166 / Month)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Bioinformatics Scientist to join our team. As a key player, you will analyse biological data and translate it into meaningful insights that drive research forward.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct data mining and exploratory data analysis to discover trends.
  • Collaborate with geneticists and software engineers to develop bioinformatics pipelines.
  • Utilise programming languages to automate bioinformatics tasks.
  • Assist in interpreting experimental results and troubleshoot biological hypotheses.
  • Provide support in grant writing and project proposals based on data analyses.
  • Mentor junior team members in bioinformatics techniques.

Requirements

Education
  • BSc or MSc in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field
  • PhD preferred
Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in bioinformatics.
Technical Skills
  • Machine Learning Techniques
  • Cloud Computing Platforms
Soft Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with High-Throughput Sequencing Data: Ability to analyse and interpret data from next-generation sequencing technologies.
  • Coding Experience in Terraform: Skill in utilizing Terraform for infrastructure management.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Work-life balance initiatives including wellness programmes.
  • Employee discounts and perks.

Company Culture

  • Continuous Learning: We foster a culture of continuous growth, providing opportunities for professional development.
  • Flexibility: Recognising the importance of work-life balance, we support flexible work arrangements.
  • Team Spirit: We believe in building a strong team spirit where everyone contributes to our shared success.
Status: Closed