Lead Bioinformatician - SME biotech - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyYou'll be joining a pioneering biotechnology company at the forefront of microbiome research. This well-funded and fast-moving biotech is backed by leading investors and an experienced team carrying out cutting-edge science to make a significant real-world impact.They are based in London and looking to go into their next period of company growth.Your new roleAs a Bioinformatics Lead, you will play a key role in driving the company's computational research. This is a permanent role that requires a strong on-site presence at their site in London.Responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing bioinformatics pipelines for microbial / microbiome analysis
• Conducting statistical evaluations of microbiome datasets using R and Python
• Collaborating with biologists to interpret sequencing data
• Designing and leading bioinformatics and data science related projects
• Developing reproducible workflows for metagenomic and Amplicon-based studies
• Supporting experimental design and data collection strategies for projects
• Maintaining and improving internal databases and documentation standards
• Presenting findings to cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

What you'll need to succeedYou should bring a blend of technical expertise and scientific curiosity.Key qualifications include:

• An MSc or PhD (or equivalent experience) within Bioinformatics, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field
• Proven experience in bioinformatics, working with microbiome or microbial genomic data
• Proficiency in R and Python for statistical analysis and data visualisation
• Familiarity with tools such as QIIME2, DADA2, and Snakemake or Nextflow
• Strong understanding of microbial ecology and sequencing technologies - eg ONT Amplicon, Illumina, PacBio etc
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Very good communication skills for translating complex data into understandable insights

Previous experience working in a fast-paced or start-up environment is a nice to have for this role, as is exposure/familiarity with Machine Learning approaches.

What you'll get in returnYou'll get the chance to make a significant impact on the business as they continue to grow, coupled with excellent opportunities for personal & professional growth and a generous salary package.There is some flexibility for home working however the company is looking for a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Keywords: bioinformatics, bioinformatician, NGS, microbiome, genomics, metagenomics, sequencing, R, Python, Nextflow, pipelines, data, statistics, microbial, plant, analysis, workflow, datasets, biology, computational, science, scientist, research, innovation, microbiology, biotechnology, London