Bio IT Project Manager

Eurofins; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international life sciences company is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Bioinformatics to lead data processing solutions. This full-time hybrid role involves developing automation scripts, monitoring data analysis, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and solid programming skills in languages such as bash and Python. Benefits include enhanced annual leave, pension plans, and health programs.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Free parking

Worldwide career opportunities

Qualifications

• Good programming skills in scripted languages, particularly bash and Python.
• Sound hands-on experience in handling/analyzing NGS Data.
• Systematic and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop scripts to automate data transfer.
• Monitor automated processes and troubleshoot IT-related issues.
• Support customers and manage server operations.

Skills

Programming skills in bash

Programming skills in Python

Knowledge of Linux operations

Hands-on experience in analyzing NGS Data

Experience with software containers (Docker, Singularity)

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in (Applied) Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

you want to continue to help make our world a safer and healthier place, then apply for the role below and become a part of the extraordinary Eurofins network. For this position we are looking for an experienced and pragmatic Project Manager in Bioinformatics who will be responsible for the implementation and day-to-day operation of the IT solution processing the data generated during production. Please note this is a full-time hybrid role, working 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 08:00 till 16:00.

Responsibilities

• Develop scripts to automate data transfer.
• Execute and monitor primary analysis of the data generated from lab (array and NGS).
• Monitor automated processes.
• Ensure and facilitate proactive communication and consulting with interdisciplinary teams at multiple sites.
• Support customers and project management team through communication, troubleshooting and resolution of issues and concerns.
• Write SOPs.
• Communicate with IT to ensure any expansion needed is fulfilled.
• Troubleshoot IT-related issues.
• Development, modification, verification and validation of methods.
• Analyze results.
• Report, review and authorize results.
• Run pipelines.
• Manage servers and SFTP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in (Applied) Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or a related discipline.
• Good programming skills in scripted languages, particularly bash, Python.
• Knowledge of Linux operations from command line.
• Sound hands-on experience in handling/analyzing NGS Data.
• Technical knowledge in the field of array analysis is a plus.
• Experience in analyzing NGS Data in cloud (Illumina Basespace, DNANexus) is a plus.
• Experience in using software containers (Docker, Singularity).
• Professional language skills in English - both written and spoken.
• Knowledge in Quality management and compliance to ISO17025, (GCP/GCLP) preferred.
• Systematic and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication to all types of people, both verbally and in writing.
• Observant and analytical in approach to tasks.
• Structured in workflow and able to navigate a busy workday.

Benefits

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
• Company Pension Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential
• Health Cash Plan
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes
• Free parking
• Worldwide career opportunities
• Rewards recognizing great work and service

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure products are safe, ingredients authentic, and labeling accurate. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the network of Eurofins companies and proudly support armed forces reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses and partners.

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. You may be invited to meet the team in an assessment centre or staged interview process to see what working for Eurofins is really like and to explore your key skills and strengths.

Your Data

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. If you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date, your application has been unsuccessful. We embrace diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on gender identity/expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and other characteristics.

Find out more on our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/