Bioinformaticians (F/H/X)

MANTU GROUP SA; Belgique; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 92,000; 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 pipelines. You will work with QC, Analytical R&D, IT and scientific teams using C++ and Python.

Expect collaboration on GMP-compliant implementations, validation, data modelling, and regulatory-ready analyses, with opportunities across global projects and a strong emphasis on scalable computational biology.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally 3+ years.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, Bash, Slurm, Git and Nextflow.
• Solid experience in NGS data analysis and genomics.
• Good knowledge of R and Bioconductor, SQL, Linux, HPC and cloud.
• Experience with GMP requirements and pipeline validation.
• 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 using C++ and Python.
• Define GMP requirements for NGS implementation in QC release with QC teams.
• Support validation of pipelines and readiness of IT/informatics environment.
• Contribute to data modelling, microbial genomics and assay development.
• Analyse and summarize results for internal teams, regulatory documents and publications.
• Provide user support and manage several projects independently with stakeholders.

Skills

C++

Python

Perl

Bash

Slurm

Git

Nextflow

English

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Bioinformatics / Computer Science / Life Sciences

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++, PythonPerl, 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.
• Career progression
  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.

Who are we?

Amaris Consulting, part of Mantu is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade - this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like.

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.

We look forward to meeting you!