- To work in a team providing NGS, SNP array and other computational biology related fields.
- To ensure that all work is done in compliance with ISO17025 / 15189 / CAP requirements.
- To ensure that all NGS data handling pipelines are accurate and cross checked with alternative analysis methods.
- To develop new bioinformatics pipelines as required by Randox Genomic Services group.
- To use commercial bioinformatics packages such as BaseSpace and apply filters and macros to assist with data output.
- To use a range of packages to provide a comprehensive data overview for reporting scientists.
- To apply a systematic approach for the analysis of NGS sequence data and produce supporting SOPs, validation reports, work instructions, etc.
- Deliver presentations on NGS data and other related computational biology fields.
- To assist in the training and development of staff and the conducting of training reviews.
- To attend meetings of various national and international societies.
- To attend internal staff meetings and meetings with senior management as required.
- Ability / flexibility to occasionally travel worldwide if necessary.
- To ensure strict adherence to the company's Confidentiality Policy within and outside the organisation. The candidate:
- Qualified to honours degree level in biosciences or related field.
- To have a PhD in a computational biology related field or to have a relevant postgraduate MSc degree in either bioinformatics, computer science, etc, with three years' experience in the bioinformatics field.
- Experience in the use of Linux and High-Performance Computing.
- Experience with programming languages, for example, R or Python.
- Experience in the use of GitHub.
- Experience in analysing Illumina NGS sequence data. Desirable:
- Experience in analysing Nanopore NGS sequence data.
- Experience with Machine Learning or AI applied in biology.
Senior Bioinformatician - Antrim, United Kingdom - Randox
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