Senior Bioinformatician - Clinical Genomics

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Cutting-edge infrastructure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Bioinformatician to join our Clinical Genomics team in London. You will develop and implement robust bioinformatics pipelines for clinical genomic data, supporting diagnostic and research initiatives, and collaborate with clinicians to interpret variants.

The role requires 5+ years in clinical genomics, strong Python or R skills, cloud platforms, and effective communication to translate findings into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of bioinformatics experience in clinical genomics.
• Proficiency in Python or R and command-line tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain clinical genomics pipelines (WGS/WES/panels).
• Interpret genomic variants and produce actionable reports.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to support diagnostics and research.
• Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Python

R

Git

AWS

GCP

Genomics

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Genomics

Tools

AWS

GCP

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Bioinformatician to join their Clinical Genomics team in East London . This role is essential for developing and implementing robust bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of clinical genomic data, supporting diagnostic and research initiatives. You will work closely with clinicians and researchers to interpret complex genetic variations and translate findings into actionable insights. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in bioinformatics, extensive experience with genomic data analysis tools and technologies, and a passion for leveraging genomics to improve patient care, fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing medical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for the analysis of clinical genomic data (e.g., WGS, WES, targeted panels).
• Analyze and interpret genomic variants, identifying disease-causing mutations and relevant biomarkers.
• Collaborate with clinical geneticists and pathologists to provide comprehensive reports on patient genomic profiles.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in genomics, bioinformatics tools, and relevant biological knowledge.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., POPIA).
• Contribute to the development of new diagnostic assays and research projects utilizing genomic technologies.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bioinformatics, with a significant focus on clinical genomics analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics, such as Python or R, and experience with command-line tools.
• Strong understanding of human genetics, variant calling algorithms, and annotation databases.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and version control systems (e.g., Git) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to explain complex analyses to diverse audiences in East London .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical diagnostics and research.
• Access to advanced computational infrastructure and genomic datasets.
• Support for continuing education and professional development.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.