Bioinformatician

Info Resume Edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm is seeking a skilled Bioinformatician to support R&D in genomics and personalized medicine. Responsibilities include analyzing complex biological datasets and optimizing computational pipelines. The ideal candidate holds a Masters or Ph.D. and has extensive experience in data analysis and computational tools. Strong programming skills and familiarity with bioinformatics tools are essential for this role based in Dubai, UAE.

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, 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Computational pipeline development

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Education

Masters or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related field

Tools

Python

R

BLAST

AWS

Git

Job description

Overview

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).