Bioinformatician/Software Developement Analyst

Amaris Consulting | Part of Mantu; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Meal vouchers

Time savings account

Referral bonus

Job summary

Amaris Consulting is seeking a Bioinformatics Expert/Analyst Developer to support Vaccines Quality Control by analyzing high-throughput sequencing data and building bioinformatics pipelines. You will collaborate with local QC, Analytical R&D, IT, and scientific teams, applying C++ and Python skills to implement NGS for QC release and to validate pipelines and the IT environment.

Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with 3+ years on complex computational or bioinformatics projects.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, Perl, Bash, Slurm, Git and Nextflow; experience in scientific software development, maintenance, and user support.
• Solid experience in NGS data analysis, genomics, data mining, ML, or related computational disciplines.
• Good knowledge of R and Bioconductor, SQL, Linux, HPC environments, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with GMP requirements, QC processes, pipeline validation, and biological databases such as NCBI, Ensembl, GEO, or SRA.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced bioinformatics analyses on large-scale NGS datasets for Vaccines QC.
• Develop, maintain, and improve bioinformatics pipelines and tools using C++ and Python.
• Define GMP requirements for implementing NGS in QC release with local QC teams.
• Support validation of bioinformatics pipelines and IT/informatics readiness.
• Contribute to data modelling, microbial genomics, assay development, and analysis strategy.
• Summarise results for internal teams, regulatory documents, publications, and congress materials.
• Provide user support and manage several projects independently with various stakeholders.

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

C++

Python

Perl

Bash

Slurm

Git

Nextflow

R

Bioconductor

SQL

Linux

Cloud platforms

Job description

As a Bioinformatics Expert/Analyst Developer/Software Developer, you’ll support Vaccines Quality Control activities through the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data and the development of bioinformatics pipelines and tools.

You’ll work closely with local QC, Analytical R&D, IT, and scientific teams to support the implementation of NGS for QC release. Your expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, combined with strong C++ and Python skills, will be central to the success of this role.

Your missions

• Perform advanced bioinformatics analyses on large-scale NGS datasets supporting Vaccines QC activities.
• Develop, maintain, and improve bioinformatics pipelines and analytical tools, mainly using C++ and Python.
• Work with local QC teams to define GMP requirements for the implementation of NGS in QC release.
• Support the validation of bioinformatics pipelines and the readiness of the IT and informatics environment.
• Contribute to data modelling, microbial genomics, assay development, experiment design, and analysis strategy definition.
• Analyse and summarise results for internal technical teams, regulatory documents, scientific publications, and congress materials.
• Provide user support and knowledge transfer while managing several projects independently and working with QC, Analytical R&D, and other stakeholders.

Your profile

• Master’s degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field, with good knowledge of virology, bacteriology, and molecular biology.
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with at least 3 years working on complex computational or bioinformatics projects.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python Perl, Bash, Slurm, Git and Nextflow, with experience in scientific software development, maintenance, and user support.
• Solid experience in NGS data analysis, genomics, data mining, machine learning, or related computational disciplines.
• Good knowledge of R and Bioconductor, SQL, Linux, high-performance computing environments, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with GMP requirements, QC processes, pipeline validation, and biological databases such as NCBI, Ensembl, GEO, or SRA.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication, problem-solving, prioritisation, and teamwork skills. French is a plus.

What we offer

Joining Amaris means working in an environment where your performance supports your career progression.

Projects with substance

Our projects last 18 months on average and involve major accounts such as Orange, Sanofi, SNCF, and CMA-CGM. You’ll work on assignments where your experience has a direct impact on project delivery and product quality.

Support from your manager and HR

Each manager supports up to 18 consultants. You’ll have regular project check-ins and a direct exchange with HR every month through Express Yourself. Our teams have an average tenure of 3.3 years.

70% of our managers started in entry-level positions. Career development is based on skills, performance, and the opportunities you take. Functional mobility across 4 areas of expertise and international mobility across 60+ countries are actively encouraged.

Learning and technology

You’ll have access to 250+ training modules, fully funded Microsoft certifications, and 291 AI agents developed in-house. We support continuous learning throughout your career.

Social and environmental commitments

Our commitments include an SBTi carbon reduction roadmap, a target of 34.3% women in management by 2029, and social engagement through We Care Together.

Health insurance, remote work, meal vouchers, a time savings account, and a referral bonus are also available. We’ll discuss the full benefits package during the recruitment process.

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.