[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Eugene McDaid • February 15, 2018

    BACKGROUND

    Paramount are working in partnership with Genomics England to expand their team in order to deliver success Paramount are working in partnership with Genomics England to expand their team in order to with the 100,000 Genomes Project. This is a challenging and fast moving project with the aim to carry out whole genome sequencing on 100,000 participants. Genomics England works with key partners to collect, transport, store, quality check and sequence the samples from participants. The aim for this project is to create a new genomic medicine service for the NHS – transforming the way people are cared for. Patients may be offered a diagnosis where there wasn't one before. In time, there is the potential of new and more effective treatments.

    This is an ideal role for an experienced bioinformatician with software development experience to work as part of the team responsible for pipeline delivery. It's also an opportunity to work with some of the most established and smartest minds in the genomics world.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Key Accountabilities:
    • Produces high quality code
    • Liaises with internal and external parties to determine platform requirements
    • Implements workflows for high-throughput sequencing data analysis
    • Establishes general bioinformatics resources for day-to-day use by colleagues
    • Continues to the team's continuous improvement efforts

    REQUIREMENTS

    • MSc in Bioinformatics or related discipline
    • Python software development experience
    • Solid skillset in Bioinformatics in particular next-generation sequencing Bioinformatics ideally in humans
    • Solid exposure to Linux, Git, Postgres (or similar)
    • Expertise in developing software to analyse large data sets
    • Excellent technical writing skills
    • A demonstrable ability to cope under pressure and deliver to deadlines
    • Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and a flexible and co-operative approach
    • Ability to work independently and to show initiative within a team
    • Ability to prioritise and balance competing demands.
    • Experience of working on greenfield projects is desirable
    • A demonstrable ability to cope under pressure and deliver to deadlines

    COMPENSATION

    There are some great benefits on offer with this opportunity including a competitive salary, pension, generous holidays and more.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please do not hesitate to contact Harvey Uppal at huppal[at]pararecruit.com or call (+44) 121 616 3407 to discuss this opportunity further.

    Keywords: Bioinformatician, Genomics, Pipeline, Development, Python, NGS, Linux, Git, RDBMS, PostgreSQL, Software, London.

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