Scientist

Genomics; Oxford, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Genomics is a science-led biotech company focused on deciphering genetic and health data to accelerate drug discovery. As a Scientist, you will devise innovative statistical approaches to craft Polygenic Risk Scores, working with genomic, real-world and clinical data to uncover new treatment possibilities.

You will lead cross-functional collaborations, communicate discoveries effectively, and prioritize therapeutics targets using advanced statistical methods in a hybrid UK-based environment with

Qualifications

• Experience performing foundational genetic association analyses (GWAS/PRS).
• Strong statistical programming skills (R, Python) for large-scale genomic data.
• Experience data mining and managing large datasets.
• Ability to communicate findings to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Polygenic Risk Scores using genomic and clinical data.
• Apply advanced statistical techniques to prioritize therapeutic targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive research directions.

Skills

Genetic association analyses

Statistical programming

Data mining / large datasets

Stakeholder communication

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Location: Oxford or London (Hybrid)

The Mission: Why We Exist

Genomics is a science-led transatlantic TechBio combining large-scale genetic and health data with proprietary analytics to accelerate drug discovery and advance predictive, preventative healthcare. We are united by a single vision to help people live longer healthier lives, using the power of genomics. Genomics aims to help people live longer, healthier lives in two ways: super-charging drug discovery and development for novel treatments with our AI-enabled advanced genetic analytics platform, and by helping people understand their personal risk of common chronic diseases through polygenic risk scores - giving doctors and health systems the chance to get the right people into the right prevention, screening and treatment programmes at the right time.

A Day in the Life

As a Scientist, you'll drive innovation and collaboration, devising groundbreaking scientific approaches that help to shape team direction. You'll communicate your discoveries effectively, and be a spearhead in leading transformative projects across the team. You'll forge cutting-edge methods to craft Polygenic Risk Scores by harnessing genomic, real-world and clinical data. Using a strategic approach, you will utilise advanced statistical techniques to prioritise therapeutics targets to unveil new treatment possibilities. Success here demands a robust grasp of statistical human genetics applied inventively. You'll excel in unraveling complex genomic data and possess a knack for uncovering key insights, whilst working collectively with your highly skilled team.

Who You Are

• Experience in performing foundational genetic association analyses (e.g., GWAS; PRS)
• Strong competency in statistical programming (e.g., R, Python) sufficient to enable large-scale genomic data analysis
• Experience in data mining and/or management of large datasets.
• Confident in engaging with a variety of stakeholders, contributing and supporting in the delivery of presentations to customers.

Your Package

We are committed to providing a transparent, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

COMPENSATION & GROWTH

• Competitive Salary: Salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure top-of-market compensation.
• Clear Career Path: A straightforward, open progression framework means you'll always know the path to promotion and how to achieve your next career goal.
• Continuous Learning: Including external courses and a wide library of L&D materials, because your growth is our success.

WELLBEING & TIME OFF

• Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus an extra 3-day company-wide shutdown at year-end.
• Financial & Health Security: Robust benefits including a market-leading pension scheme, comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with NO excess, critical illness, and life assurance.
• Enhanced Leave: Enhanced paid family leave to support all new parents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE

• Flexible Working: Hybrid Working (e.g., From our London, Oxford Office)
• Truly Inclusive Time Off: Our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program allows you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you.
• Vibrant Social Culture: From regular Town Halls and team picnics to organised sports events, our social committee ensures frequent opportunities to connect and celebrate.
• Green Commute: Cycle-to-Work scheme and convenient office locations near major transport hubs.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.