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Informatics Specialist

VRS-UK

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player in biotechnology is seeking an Informatics Specialist to enhance drug discovery projects. In this dynamic role, you'll maintain and develop research databases, collaborate with scientists to implement new information systems, and provide vital support for compound registration and lab protocols. With a focus on optimizing chemical and biological information systems, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package in a lab-based environment that fosters growth and development.

Degree in a scientific discipline and lab experience in drug discovery.
Experience with Python and cheminformatics database development.

Maintain and develop discovery research databases.
Collaborate to develop new scientific information systems.
Assist in the development of compound registration systems.

Python

API usage in cheminformatics

Database development

CI/CD

Cloud technologies (AWS)

Web development (JavaScript, HTML/CSS)

Degree in relevant scientific discipline

Oracle

Docker

Kubernetes

We are working with a leading Biotechnology company that specializes in drug discovery projects from target identification through to clinical candidacy.

As an Informatics specialist, you will deliver, optimize, and support chemical and biological information systems used in various research projects. This role is suited to a lab-based scientist with experience in drug discovery who has additional interest and experience with coding and implementing software/database tools.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and develop discovery research databases.
Collaborate with key scientific personnel to develop and rollout new scientific information systems and reporting tools.
Assist in the development and maintenance of our compound registration system, providing expert advice to chemists.
Maintain protocols within ActivityBase; provide and implement updates, new studies, and protocols according to end-user requirements.
Implement improvements in template design and design new templates for use in assays and HTS screening through liaison with end-users in Chemistry and Biology.
Assist in the development and maintenance of our LIMS and electronic lab notebooks and their integration.

Requirements:

Degree in relevant scientific discipline and experience in a lab-based drug discovery environment.
Experience with Python, API usage in cheminformatics & database development (Oracle).
Experience with CI/CD to application deployment (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud technologies (AWS) & web development (JavaScript, HTML/CSS) is highly desirable.

In return, our client can offer you a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to contribute to research with the potential for genuine therapeutic impacts.

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