Bioinformatics Specialist

Novogene Europe; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading genomic services provider in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Bioinformatics Specialist to join their team. You will analyze data for various projects, maintain and optimize data pipelines, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and have experience in biomedical data analysis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative genomic research and requires effective communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with experience in data analysis.
• 1+ years experience in an academic or industrial research environment.
• Familiarity with clinical or biopharmaceutical environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and deliver results for research and clinical projects.
• Optimize and maintain data analysis pipelines for clinical services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Biological data analysis

Next-generation sequencing

Problem analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fluent English

Education

PhD in Biology, Medicine, or related field

Job description

Novogene is a leading global provider of genomic services and solutions. Leveraging the latest next-generation sequencing (NGS), bioinformatics expertise, and the largest sequencing capacity in the world, Novogene provides unsurpassed data quality and fast turnaround time to all our customers.

We are seeking a proactive and data-driven Bioinformatics Specialist to join our Cambridge Team.

This role is highly collaborative and requires drive, organisation, and foundational analysis skills. You will work closely with different business sectors and deliver project data analysis to support business growth. You are expected to support pipeline optimisation and support the team achieve higher goals. The successful candidate must be willing to commute to our Cambridge office when required.

• Responsible for data analysis and result delivery for projects related to research and clinical services in Novogene's European laboratories, ensuring accurate, efficient project execution and delivery.
• Responsible for the maintenance, continuous optimization, and upgrading of data analysis pipelines and processes for clinical services, ensuring stable and efficient workflows that meet diverse requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring project operations comply with all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements, while continuously improving and supporting related quality assurance activities.
• Lead the resolution of BI-related pre-sale and after-sale issues. Attend customer meetings for BI troubleshooting to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Prepare marketing materials for specific products and conduct technical training and market promotion activities (e.g., seminars, webinars).

Skills required:

• PhD in Biology, Medicine, or a related field. A background in next-generation sequencing is preferred.
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in an academic or industrial applied research environment involving biomedical data analysis.
• Experience in a clinical or biopharmaceutical environment is preferred.
• Strong logical thinking, problem analysis, and problem simplification abilities.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and teamwork skills. Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of Chinese is an advantage.
• Strong pressure management skills; comfortable with short-term business travel.

All employment decisions at Novogene are based on business requirements on its positions and skill sets on applicants. The business is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental conditions.

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