Bioinformatics IT Specialist

1 month ago

Manchester, United Kingdom QIAGEN Full time

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe. 
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
 
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

QIAGEN Manchester is a world leading centre for molecular diagnostic applications, expanding and enhancing the delivery of life-improving diagnostic systems for existing and emerging medical needs, with a focus on companion diagnostics and personalized healthcare in infectious disease and oncology. At our custom built, state-of-the-art facility close to Manchester city centre we are located next to major hospital and university sites, reinforcing our connections with the healthcare sector and our commitment to scientific innovation. We have created a diverse, collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Bioinformatics IT Specialist to join our dynamic team and contribute to cutting-edge projects in bioinformatics and computational biology within the Molecular Assay Development team working alongside a team of highly experienced Bioinformaticians from around the world. The role requires a blend of bioinformatics expertise and advanced IT skills to support our research and development initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

- Development and documentation of bioinformatics tools for the improvement of processes in support of molecular assay development.

- Manage and analyze small- and large-scale genomic, transcriptomics, or other biological datasets.

- Implement and optimize algorithms for data processing and analysis; develop and maintain databases and web-based tools for data storage and retrieval.

- Support the planning and coordination of studies for themselves and small teams including writing protocols and reviewing and approving documents

- Provide IT support for bioinformatics infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, and cloud computing environments.

- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to bioinformatics tools and systems.

- Become a knowledge expert for Bioinformatic workflows; coaching and mentoring colleagues to ensure development of a learning environment.

- Ensure adherence to design control procedures and to the required quality and regulatory standards.

Position Requirements

- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.

- Programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Perl.

- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).

- Experience in the analysis of genomics data (NGS and/or PCR) and knowledge of human genetics, genomics and/or infectious disease.

- Knowledge of core bioinformatics tools and relevant bioinformatics databases (dbSNP, COSMIC, etc.), and a basic knowledge of statistics is expected.

- Knowledge of primer design tools.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

We offer:

- Possibility to develop in an international company
- Attractive pension
- Private Healthcare
- Private Dentalcare
- Gym membership contribution
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of retail discounts and offers

- Opportunity to join internal QIAGEN communities

- Enhanced maternity package

- Flexible working options
- Bonus/commission
- 25 days annual leave (potential to increase linked to service)


QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.

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