NGS Bioinformatics Analyst (6-8 Month Contract)

US60 Revvity Omics, Inc.; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Revvity Omics seeks a Bioinformatics Analyst to join the team in Macclesfield on a fixed-term contract of approximately 6–8 months. The role focuses on processing NGS data, developing pipelines for genomics assays, and creating software tools.

You will maintain data integrity, manage sample tracking, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver analytical solutions. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in bioinformatics, strong Python/SQL/shell scripting skills, and familiarity with AWS; experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer sciences or Life Sciences equivalent.
• 2+ years of bioinformatics experience in industrial, academic or government labs.
• 2+ years building and delivering NGS data analysis pipelines and software applications.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL and shell scripting.
• Experience with AWS is a plus; familiarity with Illumina BaseSpace or ICA is a plus.
• Experience with long-read sequencing data technologies (PacBio HiFi, Oxford Nanopore) is a plus.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis.
• Develop data processing pipelines for genomics and lab testing assays.
• Develop software applications, databases and custom scripts.
• Maintain sample tracking logs and deliver results to customers.
• Support internal and external data analysis and application development projects.
• Assist in managing data archival, storage and computing resources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify challenges and present solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer sciences or Life Sciences

Tools

Python

SQL

Shell scripting

AWS

Illumina BaseSpace

Illumina ICA

Long-read sequencing (PacBio, Oxford Nanopore)

Job description

Revvity Omics seeks a Bioinformatics Analyst to join the team in Macclesfield on a fixed-term contract of approximately 6–8 months. The role focuses on processing NGS data, developing pipelines for genomics assays, and creating software tools.

You will maintain data integrity, manage sample tracking, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver analytical solutions. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in bioinformatics, strong Python/SQL/shell scripting skills, and familiarity with AWS; experience