Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking two Senior Bioinformatics Scientists to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to develop cutting-edge bioinformatics tools and software that will enable precision medicine, impacting the lives of countless individuals. You will work collaboratively to create algorithms and workflows for analyzing genetic data, applying your expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling. The company fosters a culture of creativity and excellence, providing competitive benefits and a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare through technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Employee Stock Purchasing Program

Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with 1-3 years of experience.
• Strong background in algorithm development and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for analyzing genetic data.
• Design software to automate analysis workflows.

Skills

Algorithm Development

Statistical Modeling

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Software Development

Python

R

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Bioinformatics

Tools

C++

C#

Java

Job description

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Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, Cambridge

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Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through early detection, diagnosis, and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Details:

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

Location: Cambridge

Work Arrangement: Hub and Hybrid

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Senior Bioinformatics Scientists to join our team in Cambridge and contribute to developing bioinformatic tools and software enabling precision medicine.

Benefits:

Illumina's employee benefits include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and more!

The Role:

The Bioinformatics & DRAGEN HW SW department at Illumina seeks a bioinformatics scientist experienced in algorithm development, statistical modeling, and software development.

The team creates software and workflows for analyzing genetic and epigenetic data, integrating community tools, and developing novel methods and algorithms for deployment locally and on Illumina’s cloud platform.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate can work across teams, translating challenges into bioinformatics solutions. A strong background in algorithm development, data analysis, machine learning, statistics, and software development is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Develop algorithms for analyzing various data types for translational research and clinical applications.
• Apply statistics, machine learning, and computational methods to analyze large-scale genetic and epigenetic data.
• Design and develop software to solve analytical challenges and automate analysis workflows.
• Other duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, or related field plus 1-3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Experience in algorithm development, statistical modeling, generative AI, and software development.
• Background in precision medicine and clinical genetics research or product development.
• Deep understanding of statistics and bioinformatics algorithms.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Programming proficiency in Python and/or R; C, C++, C#, Java skills are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Experience:

If you have experience in Cytogenetics, Epigenetics, Genotyping, Algorithm Development, Machine Learning, GenAI, Software Development, or Blood Typing Software, we want to hear from you!

What to Expect:

Our team is bright, energetic, and dedicated—driving innovation and impact. We offer competitive benefits as a smart investment in our people. At Illumina, we push boundaries, think beyond the conventional, and dream big. The opportunities are endless with so many talented people.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, or genetic information.