Senior Clinical Scientist - Genomics & Bioinformatics

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS health organization is seeking a Clinical Scientist - Bioinformatician in Leeds, offering a permanent, full-time position. Candidates will provide specialized bioinformatics support for genomic data impacting patient care. Responsibilities include working within a team on diagnostic platforms, providing expert advice to NHS staff, and conducting research. Applicants should possess a degree in Biological Science or related field and registration with HCPC. This role involves collaboration and effective communication in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Strong genetics knowledge is essential for the role.
• Experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical principles and tests is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide bioinformatics expertise to support diagnostic platforms.
• Work with the NEY GLH team to plan activities and enhance capabilities.
• Communicate complex information within clinical settings.

Skills

Programming skills in PERL, Python or JAVA

Ability to communicate complex ideas

Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination

Self-confident, team player

Education

1st or 2nd class honours degree in Biological Science, Bioinformatics or Computer Science

Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC

Supervised in-service experience

Tools

Unix/Linux

Statistical software

Job description

An NHS health organization is seeking a Clinical Scientist - Bioinformatician in Leeds, offering a permanent, full-time position. Candidates will provide specialized bioinformatics support for genomic data impacting patient care. Responsibilities include working within a team on diagnostic platforms, providing expert advice to NHS staff, and conducting research. Applicants should possess a degree in Biological Science or related field and registration with HCPC. This role involves collaboration and effective communication in a clinical setting.