Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

DEMPO; España; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Permanent contract

Remote-first

Extended leave

Private health insurance

Learning budget

Learning platforms access

Learning time during work

Employee referrals

Performance bonuses

Equipment choice

Descripción de la vacante

Dempo is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to lead omics data analysis projects, spanning from raw sequencing data to interpretable results. You will design scalable Nextflow workflows, containerize pipelines with Docker/Singularity, and apply advanced statistics and ML to integrate omics with clinical data.

You will work on HPC and cloud platforms, translate findings into clear deliverables, and help establish standards for reusable code and FAIR data practices.

Formación

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or related field or MSc with relevant experience.
• 7+ years hands-on omics data analysis experience.
• Strong Python and R in Linux environment.
• Experience building pipelines with Nextflow/Snakemake.
• Git and software development best practices.
• Ability to communicate technical work clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Lead omics data analysis from raw reads to results interpretation.
• Design and maintain scalable Nextflow workflows and containers.
• Apply statistics and ML to integrate omics with clinical data.
• Run analyses on HPC and cloud platforms (AWS/GC/Azure).
• Translate results into deliverables, reports and figures.
• Ensure data and code traceability and FAIR compliance.
• Contribute to department standards (code review, testing).

Conocimientos

Python

R

Linux

Statistics

Nextflow

Snakemake

Git

Communication

Educación

PhD in Bioinformatics

Master's degree with relevant experience

Herramientas

Docker

Singularity

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Descripción del empleo

Critical technology should never hold your business back.

At Dempo, we build, modernize and evolve the software your business relies on, working alongside your teams as one.

We boost talent and deliver value from the first iteration, combining agile ways of working with high engineering standards.

From tactical execution to sustainable technology capability.

We are now expanding our projects and look for a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a modern Software Engineering company and a particulary meaningful project to contributing health research.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Analysis of Omics Data (Genomics, transcriptomics, metatranscriptomics/microbiome, etc.) and its Integration with clinical data, spanning from raw reads to the results interpretation.
• Design, Develop and Mantain robust, reproducible workflows using Nextflow - following nf-core best practices and package them into containers (Docker/Singularity).
• Apply Statistical methods, Machine Learning and AI to integrate -omics, clinical and experimental data and to Build Predictive Models.
• Execute and Optimize Analysis on HPC Infrastrcuture and Public Cloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud or Azure).
• Understand the Biological question behind each project and Translate into a solid Analysis Plan.
• Translate Results into clear Deliverables, such as Reports, Figures and Documentation.
• Ensure the Traceability and Reusability of Data and Code, in compliance with FAIR principles and Data Protection Regulations.
• Contribute to the Department Standards´ Definition: Code Review, Control Version, Testing and Documentation.

Requirements

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Life Sciences or Data Science, or a Master´s Degree with equivalent professional experience.
• At least 7 years of hands-on experience in Omics Data Analysis, ideally including RNA-seq.
• Strong programming skills in Python and R and Linux environment.
• Deep knowledge in Statistics applied to high-throughput data: normalization, differential analysis, multiple-testing, correction and enrichment analysis.
• Experience Building Pipelines using Workflow Managers (Nextflow, Snakemake or similar).
• Deep understanding of Software Development Best Practices and Git.
• Ability to communicate technical work, both in written way and through presentations.

Nice to Have

• Advanced experience with Nextflow and Nf-core, including contributing to or maintaining pipelines.
• Metagenomic/metatranscriptomics and microbiome analysis.
• Multi-omics integration and explanaible AI (XAI) methods.
• Experience with HPC job schedlers (e.g. SLURM) and Cloud Architectures.
• A track record of Publications, Open Source Contributions or successful delivery of client projects.

What We Offer

• Permanent Full-time Contract: we build long-term relationships!
• Flexible working hours (Core hours: 9:30 – 13:30).
• Remote-first Culture, with the option to work from our Granada office.
• 30 working days of annual leave, plus December 24th and December 31st as additional company days off that do not count against your holiday allowance.
• Private health insurance.
• Continuous professional development: Learning Budget, Unlimited access to Learning Platforms, Learning time dedication on working hours.
• Employee referral programme.
• Opportunity-based bonuses.
• Your choice of MacBook or Lenovo.

Note: Candidates must be located in Spain, final employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference verification.

Dempo is where technology, teamwork, and your professional growth come together.