[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Eugene McDaid • May 24, 2018

    BACKGROUND

    Paramount are working in partnership with Genomics England to expand their team in order to deliver success 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.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    The post holder is an experienced bioinformatician with software development experience to work as part of the team responsible for pipeline delivery.

    Accountabilities:
    • Produces high quality code
    • Liaises with internal and external parties to determine platform requirements
    • Maintains in-house capability to analyse WGS data of patients with cancer or rare diseases and conducts interpretation of findings
    • Performs computational analyses for a range of projects
    • Implements programs for high-throughput sequencing data analysis
    • Establishes general bioinformatics resources for day-to-day use by colleagues
    • Contributes to the team's continuous improvement efforts

    REQUIREMENTS

    • MSc or PhD (or equivalent experience) in Biology or related discipline. Preferably with a Post doctorate and several years' experience of working in this field
    • Experience of working as a computational biologist, delivering bioinformatics database solutions
    • Good Python coding skillset
    • Solid skillset in Bioinformatics
    • Good exposure to Linux, Git, Postgres (or similar)
    • Solid expertise of developing algorithms and software to analyse large data sets
    • A demonstrable ability to cope under pressure and deliver to deadlines
    • Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
    • Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
    • Ability to work independently and to show initiative within a team
    • Ability to prioritise and balance competing demands.
    • Excellent technical writing skills

    COMPENSATION

    There are some great benefits on offer with this role 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: Senior, Bioinformatics, Genomics, London, WGS, Rare Disease, Cancer, Python, Linux, PostgreSQL, Algorithm, Database, Analysis.

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