Lead Bioinformatician - London, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £55,799 - £65,089- per annum, pro rata

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Grade 7
Contract type:
Fixed term
Length of employment:
Fixed term until 30/11/2025
Business area:
Data, Analytics & Surveillance
Type of role:
Administration / Corporate Support
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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UKHSA, 61 Colindale Ave, London NW9 5EQAbout the job

Job summary:

The Bioinformatics Unit at the UK Health Security Agency provides computational pipelines for the processing of pathogen whole genome sequencing data, translating raw data into actionable results.

Our results directly inform clinical and Public Health intervention.

The successful applicant will lead a small team developing and maintaining state-of-the-art Bioinformatics workflows for a number of high impact pathogens, like SARS-CoV2, Influenza, MRSA and M.

tuberculosis.

UKHSA will build on the legacy of the COVID-19 response to ensure resilient and scalable infrastructure to secure the UK in the strongest position to protect the public from future threats to health.

UKHSA mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight. To achieve our objectives effectively and fairly, we commit to representing modern Britain and all its diversity. UKHSA recognises that diversity of background and life experience brings different insights, creates challenge and encourages change and innovation.

This in turn produces more accountable and trusted public services and better decisions; better because they are more attuned to the needs and interests of all our communities.

Differences of thought and outlook are not only respected but expected. We want all our employees to feel that they can be themselves at work and that they are valued.

We are looking for an experienced Bioinformatician to take charge of diverse team of Bioinformaticians and Software Developers to expand our pathogen whole genome sequencing data processing capabilities and transform the usage of WGS data within UKHSA.

Job description:

Main duties of the job:

Data Operations

Surveillance Systems and Bioinformatics

Based within the Data Operations Directorate, the Surveillance Systems and Bioinformatics Division works across the organisation and with external partners to lead the design, development, maintenance and delivery of surveillance systems, with a focus on accessibility, interoperability and improving health security outcomes.

The Division is also responsible for the provision of an informatics capability to support laboratory services and has oversight of the UKHSA bioinformatics function to support whole genome sequencing.

Working for your organisation:

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders.

To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities.

We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
To take a lead role in developing and implementing the bioinformatics and public health informatics strategy for Bioinformatics and to:

lead, develop and support strategies for bioinformatics and informatics approaches, following guidance from senior management, to provide programmatic bioinformatics expertise, to improve capability, to improve information dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.

- have the ability to translate strategic and operational vision into reality through providing technical solutions.
provide line management of bioinformatics staff as required.
- be responsible for the planning and organisation of scientific computer systems through requirements analysis, functional specification, implementation, deployment and testing. This is achieved through interaction with the appropriate UKHSA and external staff.
- provide technical expertise and expert advice and guidance, in bioinformatics and Information systems/services related to the requirements for specific Departments
- provide expert and specialist advice to UKHSA and external staff on scientific and technical solutions for bioinformatics related to projects.
- be responsible for the development and maintenance of the NGS Service analysis pipelines. To develop a strategy for updating methods of pipeline delivery, with particular reference to ensuring business continuity.
- be responsible for the development, implementation and management of analytical tools for the Department. Tasks will include the development of database and related tools for data retrieval, manipulation, analysis and visualisation.
- contribute to the lo