Lead Bioinformatics Scientist

3 months ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Illumina Full time
What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Lead / Staff Bioinformatics Scientist

Cambridge

Hub and Hybrid, Onsite or Remote

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead / Staff Bioinformatics Scientist to join our team in Cambridge, where you'll be working alongside engineering, chemistry and assay teams on R&D projects delivering new sequencing platforms and technologies.

This is a senior level role, where you will use your extensive experience in Bioinformatics to lead and develop on projects . We are open to your location, Hub and Hybrid, onsite or remote based in the UK.

Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more

Why us

As a senior member of the Bioinformatics Scientist's team, you will have the opportunity to make substantial contributions through supporting bioinformatics activities in cross-functional programs including:

Defining bioinformatics milestones and requirements Leading data analysis activities Developing novel tools and pipelines Contributing to project strategy

In addition to strong bioinformatics and programming skills, this position requires a high degree of initiative and cross-team collaboration as well as a thorough understanding of the product development processes.

Scope of responsibilities will include:

Represent bioinformatics in R&D projects across multiple sites for the design, development and validation of novel sequencing products Lead the data quality and bioinformatics function in a product development team, including defining milestones, establishing work priorities, and delegating tasks to other sub-team members as needed Contribute to the design and development of automated testing infrastructure and pipelines Contribute to the planning and execution of a comprehensive strategy for assessing quality of data from novel technologies Lead the analysis, integration, modelling and interpretation of experimental data · Translate analysis results into practical recommendations for technology development Be a technical representative on cross-functional initiatives

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs

Why You

We are seeking a driven and professional leader , with significant Bioinformatics experience to strengthen our scientific function and play a pivotal role in developing and implementing bioinformatic solutions whilst closely supporting internal functions in diverse global cross collaboration.

You will have experience in academia and/or in industry setting, with an open and honest approach, enjoy developing and mentoring others to enhance their skills and promote a culture of excellence.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment where collectively you will be making a difference to Human Health.

Essential Experience and Skills

Strong programming skills and experience with at least one programming languages, such as Python, R, etc. Familiarity with next-generation sequencing technologies Experience with data analysis and visualization of next-generation sequencing data and large datasets Familiarity with common bioinformatics pipelines and data formats Solid understanding of statistical and biological concepts Experience with Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting and High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster usage Experience in designing or architecting automated workflows (desirable) Strong effective communication skills driven by collaborating with a diverse network

Education requirements:

Masters/PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent

What can you expect

Our team members are bright, energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

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