Principal Bioinformatician

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of innovation in life sciences! As a senior lead in the Machine Learning and Bioinformatics team, you will design and implement solutions that drive life-changing discoveries. With a strong focus on collaboration and growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex bioinformatics applications, mentor talented developers, and engage in strategic planning. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a safe environment where you can thrive and contribute to solving critical scientific challenges. If you're passionate about bioinformatics and eager to make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

18 weeks fully paid maternity leave

6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salaries

Tailored benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bioinformatics and data analysis.
• Ability to write and maintain high-quality Python code.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions for complex bioinformatics applications.
• Lead projects and collaborate internationally on cloud-based solutions.
• Engage in end-to-end bioinformatics processes.

Skills

NGS analysis pipelines

Python programming

Data analysis

Antibody structural modeling

Immune repertoire sequencing

Team leadership

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics

Master's in Computational Biology

Tools

R

MLOps

Relational databases

Job description

Job Description

Want to be part of a business with 22% growth last year? Are you looking to make a real impact on how science can make life-changing discoveries, and on how we help life scientists achieve the next breakthrough? Does change and transformation excite you? Are you passionate about bringing bioinformatics to life (pun intended)? Then read on!

As we scale our Bioinformatics capabilities, we have an exciting opportunity for a senior lead in our Machine Learning and Bioinformatics team in Cambridge (UK) and Boston (US).

We work on next-generation solutions to fundamental questions, such as antibody development and cell engineering. At Abcam, we are in a unique position, with strong data and technology offerings, advanced labs, and expert teams. We collaborate with internal and external partners, using algorithms and technology we continuously improve to scale and accelerate our impact. If you are an enthusiastic and experienced bioinformatician, we look forward to receiving your application and working with you.

In this role, you will:

• Work in the Machine Learning and Bioinformatics team at the forefront of innovation in life sciences
• Propose, design, implement, and develop solutions for complex Bioinformatics applications that impact life-changing products and services
• Engage in challenging projects and end-to-end Bioinformatics processes
• Lead projects and participate in long-term strategic planning
• Supervise and mentor Bioinformatics developers and analysts
• Collaborate internationally with skilled colleagues to identify, plan, develop, and deliver production-quality, cloud-based solutions
• Grow and develop within a fast-moving company

Qualifications

We believe the following background fits the role best. If you can quickly learn in some areas, we still want to hear from you!

We would love to hear from candidates with:

• Experience in implementing NGS analysis pipelines and developing bioinformatics approaches for DNA and protein sequence analysis
• Experience in antibody or protein structural modeling and understanding antibody structure-function relationships
• Experience in immune repertoire sequencing, phage display, and other experimental approaches to optimize/engineer antibody properties
• A solid understanding of data and statistical analysis
• An innovative, growth-oriented mindset; self-motivated, proactive, and a team player with a can-do attitude
• Ability to rapidly prototype, write, and maintain high-quality Python code using Bioinformatics libraries
• Experience leading projects and supervising team members
• Interest and endurance in tackling diverse, complex data problems
• A PhD (or exceptional talent) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Bio-Medical Engineering, or a related field
• Five or more years of relevant experience

Preferred additional skills include:

• Proficiency in R and statistical analysis
• Software development experience
• Experience operating in an MLOps environment
• Familiarity with relational databases, data integration, and statistical analysis
• Attention to detail and high coding standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, learning new tools as needed

Additional Information

We offer flexible benefits tailored to your needs, including competitive salaries, 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave, flexible working arrangements, and more. Your development is key, and you'll grow alongside talented colleagues, often in unexpected ways.

We foster a safe environment where you can be your true self. We champion diversity and inclusion, partnering with the scientific community to help solve the world's most critical diseases. Learn more about our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives at Abcam.