Research Scientist
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We are seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist to join our team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. As a Research Scientist, you will play a key role in shaping the future of cancer research and genomics.
Key Responsibilities- Be the COSMIC product and subject matter expert (somatic oncology) and provide outstanding support, training, and assistance to COSMIC's commercial users.
- Support the sales of the COSMIC platform to Pharma, Biotech, and Clinical labs and interact with both laboratory and BioIT audiences at every level within these organisations to establish the technical value of COSMIC's solutions.
- Support client institutions to show COSMIC features and capabilities, supporting minor data manipulation requests and advising the client institution on process improvements.
You must have a passion for cancer biology, NGS, and related applications, and experience with computer software.
Technical Skills- Educated in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related fields or equivalent experience.
- BioIT background and/or experience of developing computer software.
- Significant industry experience in a similar role.
- Proven experience in Troubleshooting.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage and tailor explanations to differing knowledge levels.
- Ability to take ownership of objectives and drive them forward.
- Strong organised approach; ability to multi-task and work to competing and often tight deadlines.
- Ability to manage complex processes involving a number of individuals.
- Ability to actively question and listen to be able to solve customer problems.
- Detail orientation and follow-up skills.
- Proven ability to engage and form strong working collaborations with both academic and commercial partners.
COSMIC is the key information source in global human cancer research and is growing rapidly in content, scope, and value. We exist to speed up the field of precision oncology so that every cancer journey can be tailored, accurate, and precise. We do this by streamlining and simplifying genomics data analysis for better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment research.
Working ArrangementsWe operate a hybrid working pattern with the requirement of a minimum 2-3 days working onsite. There will be occasional travel to conferences and spending time at customer sites.
Salary and BenefitsSalary in the region of: £41,331 to £45,500 (depending on skills and experience). We offer a range of benefits, including a supportive culture, employee wellbeing strategy, and recognition of Technician Commitment.
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