Senior Bioinformatician

Northreach; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Bioinformatician to join their Data Science team. This role offers the chance to drive the design and analysis of high-dimensional datasets, contributing to groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside biologists and data scientists to extract actionable insights from complex data. With a focus on therapeutic development, this position promises a fulfilling opportunity to make significant contributions to the field of drug discovery. If you're passionate about bioinformatics and eager to make an impact, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Strong grounding in statistics and machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design experiments and develop analysis plans.
• Translate scientific questions into analytical strategies.

Skills

Python

R

Statistics

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Biological Insights

Education

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics

Ph.D. in Computational Biology

Ph.D. in Biostatistics

Tools

AWS

GCP

Docker

Nextflow

Snakemake

Git

Jupyter Notebooks

Job description

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in the cell & gene therapy, fintech, and digital sectors. Our mission is to provide a seamless and personalized recruitment experience for clients and candidates, and to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, innovation, and professional growth.

We are seeking a Senior Bioinformatician to join a growing Data Science team and play a key role in supporting discovery and translational research efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with internal and external partners, driving the design and analysis of high-dimensional, multimodal datasets to accelerate therapeutic development. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with biologists, data scientists, and external partners to design experiments, develop analysis plans, and extract actionable biological insights through iterative data exploration.
• Translate complex scientific questions into analytical strategies and communicate insights effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to research across various phases of the discovery pipeline, including target identification, validation, and translational studies.
• Develop and apply novel analytical approaches to integrate and interpret diverse data types.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, or a related discipline, with 3+ years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Solid programming experience in Python and/or R, along with familiarity with cloud computing (e.g., AWS or GCP), containerization tools like Docker, and workflow managers such as Nextflow or Snakemake.
• Strong grounding in statistics and/or machine learning, including common approaches like clustering, classification, dimensionality reduction, and regression modeling.
• Demonstrated experience working with one or more of the following data types: Single-cell and/or bulk transcriptomics / Spatial omics (e.g., spatial transcriptomics or multiplex imaging) / Multi-modal data integration (e.g., combining genomics with clinical or imaging data)
• A track record of delivering biological insights in a drug discovery or translational research setting, with experience identifying biomarkers or therapeutic targets.
• Familiarity with best practices in version control, reproducible research, and collaborative development environments (e.g., Git, Jupyter, notebooks, code review).

Northreach is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and hiring practices, therefore only partner with business that promote DEI. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research