Principal Bioinformatician

Alchemab Therapeutics Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biotechnology company is seeking a Principal Bioinformatician to lead the analysis of antibody sequence data and develop novel therapeutic strategies. This role involves collaborating across disciplines to validate targets and enhance drug discovery processes. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Bioinformatics or a related field, with significant experience in antibody drug discovery. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge research and technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a significant impact in the field of biotechnology.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Bioinformatics or Immunology required.
• Experience in antibody drug discovery and data analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of antibody sequence data to discover novel antibodies.
• Validate therapeutic targets using multi-omics datasets.
• Contribute to experimental design and data analysis.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Leadership

Immunology

Antibody Drug Discovery

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics or Immunology

Equivalent Experience

Job description

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We are seeking a talented and creative Bioinformatician with a passion for using computational advances to improve every step of the antibody drug discovery process.

This will involve leading the analysis of high-throughput antibody sequence data and antigen proteomics data to uncover novel therapeutic antibodies and disease pathways. Once candidates are identified, data-driven target validation, and translational bioinformatics will be applied to progress these antibodies towards the clinic. The role will also involve platform development to ensure we innovate and incorporate technological advances.

The Principal Bioinformatician is a team player who can work across multiple areas in the company, delivering computational and biological expertise, technical rigour, and an inquisitive mindset to discover the best therapies for patients.

Responsibilities

• Discovering novel antibodies and therapeutic targets through analysis of antibody and antigen sequence datasets
• Validating emerging targets using multi-omics datasets and data-driven target validation techniques
• Contributing to experimental design, and performing data analysis to help elucidate the biological function of our antibody drug candidates
• Building strong scientific cases around your findings, and presenting these to the wider company to inform strategic decisions
• Contribution to platform development through exploratory research and methods development
• Leading new projects and engaging in long-term strategic planning
• Keeping current on new discoveries, methodologies and approaches that might enhance Alchemab’s platform
• A PhD (or equivalent experience) in Immunology, Bioinformatics, or similar discipline, and significant antibody drug discovery industry experience.
• Mastery in integrating and analysing omics data sets (including immune repertoire) and deriving biological insight from them.
• Evidence of contribution to and influence of scientific strategy.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to guide a team of bioinformaticians and collaborate effectively with biologists, clinicians, and other stakeholders on interdisciplinary projects.
• Ability to effectively adapt and prioritise workloads in a fast-changing environment.
• Self-motivated, with ability and desire to take ownership of core bioinformatic operations.
• An ambition to work with the Alchemab team to build a transformative company.
• Experience in the development and application of machine learning models.
• Experience in a range of statistical analysis techniques.
• Experience in antibody or protein structural modelling and antibody structure-function relationship.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

Note to recruitment agencies: we are not looking for assistance at this stage so please contact the HR department only at [e-mail] if you think you can help in the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Research

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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