Senior Scientist

Genomics; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health tech company is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead groundbreaking projects in genomics. This role involves developing methods for Polygenic Risk Scores and applying advanced statistical techniques to analyze complex genomic data. Join a collaborative team dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare through personalized medicine. With a focus on common diseases, you will play a crucial role in making healthcare smarter and more precise. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive wellbeing benefits, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about science's potential to impact health, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

3-day company shutdown

Health insurance

Pension

Critical illness cover

Life cover

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive culture programs

Charity payroll giving

Eco-friendly commuting schemes

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of statistical human genetics.
• Expertise in analyzing complex genomic data.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation and devise scientific approaches.
• Develop methods to create Polygenic Risk Scores.

Skills

Genetic association analyses (GWAS, PRS)

Statistical programming (R, Python)

Data mining and managing large datasets

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Location: Oxford, London or Cambridge — with a blend of 40% in-office and flexible remote work.

About Us

We’re a pioneering health tech company on a mission to revolutionise the way we understand and support health. Our goal is to help people and caregivers make better decisions for longer, fuller lives.

We focus on common diseases impacting billions and straining healthcare systems. By decoding DNA insights, we build cutting-edge tools for personalized medicine—from prevention and early screening to diagnosis, treatment, and drug development. Our science and partnerships aim to make healthcare smarter, more precise, and personal. Our vision: a world benefiting from genomics.

If you are inspired by science and technology’s potential to impact healthcare, we want to hear from you.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior Scientist, you will lead innovation, devise scientific approaches, and guide team direction. You will communicate discoveries effectively and lead transformative projects.

You will develop methods to create Polygenic Risk Scores using genomic, real-world, and clinical data, applying advanced statistical techniques to identify therapeutic targets and uncover new treatments.

This role requires a strong understanding of statistical human genetics, expertise in analyzing complex genomic data, and a collaborative approach within a skilled team.

Who You Are

• Experience with genetic association analyses (e.g., GWAS, PRS)
• Proficiency in statistical programming (R, Python) for large-scale genomic data analysis
• Experience in data mining and managing large datasets
• Confidence in stakeholder engagement and delivering presentations to clients

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary with annual benchmarking and equity options
• 25 days holiday, plus a 3-day company shutdown and bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities to support your growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, pension, critical illness, and life cover
• Inclusive culture with programs like 'Bank Your Bank Holiday'
• Charity payroll giving and eco-friendly commuting schemes

Interested? We’d love to chat. Reach out to learn more and see if this role fits you.

Genomics is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.