Lead Genomic Technologies Scientist

GSK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Stevenage is looking for a Principal Scientist specializing in Genomic Technologies. The role involves leading activities in analyzing large-scale genetics and genomics data while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field and experience in data analysis with programming skills in R or Python. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, promoting flexibility in work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Healthcare and well-being programmes

Pension plan membership

Shares and savings programme

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience with genetic, genomic, epigenomic, or experimental genomic data.
• Excellent programming skills in R or Python.

Responsibilities

• Generate large-scale analysis outputs for genetic and genomic data.
• Evaluate and develop best-in-class methods for data analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to influence portfolio decisions.

Skills

Excellent programming skills in R or/and Python

Experience with genetic and genomic data

Strong communication skills

Team-working skills

Education

Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

SQL

PySpark

Docker

BigQuery

Nextflow

Job description

A leading global healthcare company in Stevenage is looking for a Principal Scientist specializing in Genomic Technologies. The role involves leading activities in analyzing large-scale genetics and genomics data while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field and experience in data analysis with programming skills in R or Python. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, promoting flexibility in work environment.