Lead Bioinformatician
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Lead Bioinformatician
Based: London, UK
The company are a cutting-edge biotech specialising in the development of innovative immunotherapy solutions for infectious diseases. Leveraging advanced technologies and a commitment to groundbreaking research, they aim to transform the landscape of immunotherapeutic interventions.
They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Bioinformatician to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing their immunotherapy and infectious diseases programs by leading bioinformatics analyses, particularly focused on omics datasets and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries that could revolutionise the treatment of infectious diseases.
Responsibilities
• Lead a team of bioinformaticians and collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing guidance and expertise in the analysis of omics datasets.
• Design, develop, and execute bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of omics data, with a focus on genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics datasets.
• Oversee the processing and analysis of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data, ensuring high-quality results and data integrity.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of algorithms for the interpretation of complex biological data, driving innovation in the field of immunotherapy.
• Collaborate with experimentalists, computational biologists, and other stakeholders to integrate bioinformatics analyses into the overall research strategy.
Background
• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field with a strong focus on immunotherapy and infectious diseases.
• Proven experience leading bioinformatics teams (2-3 people) in an industry setting.
• Expertise in the analysis of omics datasets, with a deep understanding of genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics data.
•Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and expertise in bioinformatics tools and software.
• Strong background in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis and processing.
• Experience with statistical and machine learning methods applied to biological data.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
If you are interested in this position please apply or send a copy of your CV directly to Luke Ottley - for immediate consideration.
Lead Bioinformatician
Barrington James
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