Remote UK Senior Bioinformatics Scientist Genomics Platform

Illumina; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to support sequencing platform development and standardized workflows. You will collaborate with scientists, software engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality analyses across applications.

Ideal candidates have expertise in Python/R, Unix/Linux, and reproducible workflows, with a Master’s or PhD. This role offers UK remote work, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for innovation in genomics.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies and bioinformatics workflows.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R; Unix/Linux environment
• Ability to develop reproducible analyses and document workflows.
• Strong communication skills to convey methods and results to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute bioinformatics analyses across sequencing platforms.
• Assess data quality, trends, and translate results into actionable findings.
• Run and troubleshoot standardized bioinformatics workflows for reproducibility.
• Develop reusable scripts, configurations, metrics, and visualizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and solve challenges.
• Identify root causes of issues and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Python

R

Unix/Linux

Reproducible workflows

Data quality

Education

Master’s or PhD in Bioinformatics, CS, DS, Eng, Math

Job description

Illumina is seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist to support sequencing platform development and standardized workflows. You will collaborate with scientists, software engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality analyses across applications.

Ideal candidates have expertise in Python/R, Unix/Linux, and reproducible workflows, with a Master’s or PhD. This role offers UK remote work, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for innovation in genomics.