Bioinformatician

Info Resume Edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology research firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled Bioinformatician to support innovative research in genomics and personalized medicine. The successful candidate will analyze complex biological datasets, develop computational pipelines, and collaborate with teams to drive scientific discovery. A Masters or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or a related field is required, along with proficiency in programming languages and experience with bioinformatics tools. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 25 years of hands-on experience analyzing high-throughput biological data.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Perl.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, data visualization, and biological interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale biological datasets including genomic and transcriptomic data.
• Develop and optimize computational pipelines for data processing.
• Collaborate with teams to design experiments and interpret results.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming in Python

Knowledge of statistics

Data visualization

Education

Masters or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

BLAST

GATK

AWS

Docker

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bioinformatician to support data-driven research and development in the field of genomics, personalized medicine, drug discovery, or agricultural biotechnology. The successful candidate will analyze complex biological datasets using computational tools and contribute to the interpretation of biological insights that drive innovation and scientific discovery.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale biological datasets including genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data.
• Develop, implement, and optimize computational pipelines for data processing and analysis.
• Collaborate with biologists, data scientists, and clinicians to design experiments and interpret results.
• Maintain and manage biological databases ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and reproducibility.
• Perform statistical analyses and machine learning to uncover patterns in biological systems.
• Visualize complex datasets and present findings in a clear actionable manner.
• Stay up to date with the latest bioinformatics tools, databases, and methodologies.
• Document all computational methods, workflows, and results for reproducibility and publication.

Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Genomics, or a related field.
• 25 years of hands‑on experience analyzing high-throughput biological data.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Perl.
• Experience with bioinformatics tools (e.g., BLAST, GATK, STAR, BWA, SAMtools) and databases (e.g., Ensembl, NCBI, UniProt).
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and workflow management tools (e.g., Snakemake, Nextflow).
• Strong knowledge of statistics, data visualization, and biological interpretation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with single-cell sequencing or spatial transcriptomics.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI applications in biology.
• Experience in clinical bioinformatics, biomarker discovery, or regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA/EMA).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Singularity).