Bioinformatician

Sacco System; Cadorago; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacco Ltd in Italy seeks a highly motivated Scientist with expertise in microbial bioinformatics to develop, maintain and improve scalable pipelines for microbial genomics and multi-omics data, with about 70% focus on software and 30% on reports and occasional wet-lab tasks.

You will perform data analysis, experimental design support, literature reviews, and prepare technical presentations, ensuring accurate data handling and documentation in line with internal standards within a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biotechnology or Bioinformatics with excellent grades.
• PhD and/or extensive hands-on microbial bioinformatics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable bioinformatics pipelines for microbial genomics.
• Perform wet-lab activities when required and contribute to experimental design.
• Prepare technical reports and literature reviews.

Skills

Python

Bash

R

Omics data

Statistics

English

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Biotechnology

Master's degree in Bioinformatics

PhD (advantageous)

Tools

Linux

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

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We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist with experience in microbial bioinformatics. The successful candidate will be involved in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Sacco's bioinformatics pipelines (approximately 70% of the role). In addition, the position will involve selected wet-lab activities (e.g. DNA extraction, PCR) and the preparation of technical reports (approximately 30%), contributing to an integrated and multidisciplinary research environment.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Implement, and maintain scalable, reproducible bioinformatics pipelines for microbial genomics and multi-omics data

Perform standard wet-lab activities when required

Contribute to assigned projects, including experimental design, data analysis, and report writing

Conduct literature reviews and prepare scientific presentations

Ensure accurate data entry and proper documentation in line with internal standards

SKILLS

Experience in programming languages (Python, Bash, and R).

Previous experience in managing and analyse large omics datasets

Previous experience in the installation, use and/or development of bioinformatics pipelines and computational tools in Linux-based environments.

Hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCRs)

Good knowledge of statistics and data analysis applied to biological systems

Fluent English (both written and spoken)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

Well-organised and able to manage multiple priorities

Team-oriented, proactive and results-driven

Demonstrated interest in innovation, method development and emerging technologies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biology or related disciplines, with excellent grades.

PhD and/or significant hands-on experience in microbial bioinformatics or related fields will be considered as a plus