Genome Analyst x 2 roles - Diagnostic Discovery (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds &[...]

Genomics England; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative genetics research organization in London is seeking a Genome Analyst to review genomic data for Diagnostic Discovery. The ideal candidate has expertise in whole genome sequencing and human genomics, particularly in relation to rare disorders. Responsibilities include designing analyses and critically assessing outputs. This role offers a competitive salary starting from £47,500 and generous benefits including flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Defined contribution pension plan

Individual learning budgets

Employee recognition programme

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing genomic data in clinical or research settings.
• Understanding of the clinical impact of analysis.
• Experience in rare disorder contexts.

Responsibilities

• Review variants using Genomics England data for Diagnostic Discovery.
• Assess gene/variant associations with rare disorders.
• Design and perform customized analyses.

Skills

Whole genome or exome sequencing analyses

Clinical impact analysis

Knowledge of human genomics and rare disorders

Education

MSc/PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

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Genome Analyst x 2 roles - Diagnostic Discovery (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds & London), London

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Client:

Genomics England

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description

Everyday responsibilities include:

• Reviewing variants identified through research analysis of Genomics England data to support Diagnostic Discovery.
• Assessing gene/variant associations with rare disorders to guide Diagnostic Discovery analyses.
• Designing and performing customized analyses of the Genomics England data.
• Critically assessing outputs of internally developed analyses to bring about improvements.
• Support the review of rare disorder research findings identified through the Genomics England Research Network members and Discovery Forum.

Qualifications

MSc/PhD in relevant discipline preferred.

Skills & experience for success

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in a role where you undertake whole genome or exome sequencing analyses and interpretation of the genomic data in relation to rare disorders – this could be in a clinical or a research setting.
• An understanding and focus on the clinical impact of these analyses.
• Detailed knowledge of human genomics, in particular rare disorders.

Additional Information

Please note that this role is not primarily a bioinformatics role. Please provide a clear description of your experience with scientific analysis and interpretation of genomic data and variants, particularly in the context of rare conditions.

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd August 2025 at 23:59

Salary from: £47,500

Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including:

• Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, additional leave for long service, and the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
• Family-Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
• Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme.
• Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
• Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.

Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background.

Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor.

Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour is contrary toour virtues, undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity, respect and integrity of all parties. Our People policies outline our commitment to inclusivity.

We aim to remove barriers in our recruitment processes and to be flexible with our interview processes. Should you require any adjustments that may help you to fully participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to discuss this with us.

Blended working model

Genomics England operates a blended working modelas we know our people appreciate the flexibility that hybrid working can bring.We expect most people to come into the office a minimum of 2 times each month.However, this will vary according to role and will be agreed with your team leader. There is no expectation that people will return to the office full time unless they want to, however, some of our roles require full time on site attendancee.g., lab teams, reception team.

Our teams and squads have, and will continue to reflect on what works best for them to work together successfully and have the freedom to design working patterns to suit, beyond the minimum.Our office locations are: Canary Wharf, Cambridge and Leeds.

Onboarding background checks

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates are subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We therefore require applicants to disclose any previous offences at point of application, as some unspent convictions may mean we are unable to proceed with your application due to the nature of our work in healthcare.