Senior Bioinformatics Engineer, R&D

Lonza; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This role focuses on developing high-quality bioinformatic pipelines and data science software to enhance biomanufacturing processes. You will collaborate with a diverse group of experts, driving innovation in data science and statistics. Your contributions will not only support complex data analysis but also mentor junior members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Join a forward-thinking company committed to improving lives through science and technology, where your ideas can make a real difference.

Qualifications

• PhD in Bioinformatics or related field is required.
• Excellent knowledge of Nextflow, UNIX command line, and R or Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain bioinformatic pipelines for data analysis.
• Manage collaborations and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Nextflow

UNIX command line

R

Python

bioinformatics tools

data analysis

problem-solving

communication skills

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics

PhD in computational biology

PhD in data science

PhD in computer science

PhD in statistics

Tools

Azure cloud

Job description

Senior Bioinformatics Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

The Senior Bioinformatics Engineer will be responsible for developing efficient and high-quality bioinformatic pipelines and data science software supporting the design, data processing, analysis, and reporting across Lonza R&D departments. They will be placed in the Bioinformatics & Data Science group and closely work with multi-disciplinary teams of bioinformaticians, lab scientists, biochemists, and bioprocess engineers.

The Senior Bioinformatics Engineer will further drive and implement innovative solutions enhancing Lonza’s capabilities in data science and statistics, with the goal to improve biomanufacturing of Biologics molecules. The role is also expected to manage collaborations and act as a mentor for more junior team members.

What you’ll do:

1. Develop and maintain bioinformatic pipelines to facilitate complex data analysis and integration.
2. Support onboarding and development of data analysis tools used by multidisciplinary teams across Lonza.
3. Drive digital innovation in biomanufacturing by enhancing data science, bioinformatics, and statistical capabilities.
4. Manage internal and external collaborations with academic and commercial partners.
5. Lead, mentor, and train junior team members.

What we’re looking for:

1. PhD in Bioinformatics, computational biology, data science, computer science, or statistics.
2. Excellent knowledge of Nextflow, the UNIX command line, and either R or Python.
3. Proficient in implementing automated and scalable processing pipelines for complex biological tasks.
4. Experienced in developing bioinformatic tools facilitating experimental design and analyses.
5. General expertise in analyzing and interpreting omics and other biological data sets using statistical and visualization approaches.
6. Skilled in communicating intricate bioinformatics projects to stakeholders and multi-disciplinary audiences.
7. Good organizational skills, including time management, ability to set priorities, and adhere to deadlines.
8. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Desired:

1. Experience in machine learning.
2. Knowledge of tools in the Azure cloud.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.