Bioinformatician

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of sequencing technology as a Bioinformatician. In this exciting role, you'll develop innovative bioinformatics pipelines and analyze large datasets to answer critical biological questions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance customer experience and contribute to scientific publications. With a commitment to excellence, this organization offers a stimulating environment surrounded by natural beauty, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the field of bioinformatics, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonuses

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Science or Computer Science with a bioinformatics focus.
• Experience with scripting languages and workflow management systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle and analyze large next-generation sequencing datasets.
• Develop bioinformatics pipelines to answer biological questions.

Skills

Python

R

NextFlow

Snakemake

Version control

Education

PhD in Biological Science

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

NextFlow

Snakemake

Job description

Job Description: Bioinformatician at Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Oxford Nanopore Technologies, headquartered at the Oxford Science Park in the UK, with global offices across the US, APAC, and Europe, is a leader in nanopore sequencing technology. Our platform offers real-time, scalable analysis of native DNA or RNA, enabling the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere.

We are seeking a Bioinformatician to join the Sample Technology team within the R&D department. The team focuses on developing tools, techniques, and workflows to support our sequencing devices and improve customer experience through best practice publications.

Responsibilities

1. Handle and analyze large next-generation sequencing datasets.
2. Develop bioinformatics pipelines to answer biological questions.
3. Contribute to experimental design, analysis, and presentation of results.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Science or Computer Science with a bioinformatics focus, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R), workflow management systems (e.g., NextFlow, Snakemake), and software development practices (e.g., version control).
• Practical experience with long read sequencing data types.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, prioritize tasks, and communicate scientific results effectively.

Desirable Skills

• Wet lab experience or collaboration with wet lab scientists.
• Experience publishing or releasing NGS tools or workflows.
• Knowledge of molecular biology, genomics, and transcriptomics.
• Experience in biopharma R&D and quality control processes.

We offer competitive benefits, including bonuses, pension contributions, private healthcare, and a stimulating working environment surrounded by natural beauty. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today!