Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Research And DevelopmentIndustry
Scientific and R&DPay
£60-78,000 plus benefits
Permanent Lead bioinformatician for SME biotech in London. Microbiome research, NGS, Python/R
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
What you'll need to succeed
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.
Keywords: bioinformatics, bioinformatician, NGS, microbiome, genomics, metagenomics, sequencing, R, Python, Nextflow, pipelines, data, statistics, microbial, plant, analysis, workflow, datasets, biology, computational, science, scientist, research, innovation, microbiology, biotechnology, London
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.
Keywords: bioinformatics, bioinformatician, NGS, microbiome, genomics, metagenomics, sequencing, R, Python, Nextflow, pipelines, data, statistics, microbial, plant, analysis, workflow, datasets, biology, computational, science, scientist, research, innovation, microbiology, biotechnology, London
