Bioinformatics Scientist – 1 - Cambridge Why Us You’ll be joining a high performing team that work closely with other teams across ILS, including Software Engineering, Laboratory Operations and ILS Development teams. Day-to-day activities involve leading the bioinformatics scientific input multiple development projects, capturing user needs and requirements, DOE, driving to completion verification and validation activities and documentation deliverables as required as part of our Quality Management System. This lead-analytical role will be expected to guide multidisciplinary groups to deliver software and laboratory solutions to support cutting-edge sequencing operations and data analysis that make a difference to peoples’ lives. Why You ILS-UK has an exciting opportunity for a Bioinformatics Scientist 1 to support the Bioinformatics Validation Team. You will be supporting the delivering of various aspects of complex bioinformatic analysis of our clinical sample processing pipelines, coordinate our participation in external quality assurance programs, inter-laboratory comparisons and develops standards for clinical NGS pipeline benchmarking. If you want to push boundaries and join a culture fueled by innovation, collaboration and openness, this role could be for you. If you want a brilliant, fast-paced, mission-driven environment, then Illumina is the place for you. The role Illumina Laboratory Services (ILS) UK completed the sequencing for the Genomics England 100k project and is now entering the next phase of the genomics agenda within the UK and needs an exceptional candidate to help. Responsibilities will include Lead in the interpretation of sequencing data analysis results Develops algorithms and workflows under general instruction Works with data sets from current and new platforms to solve complex problems of analytical, computational, and integration-related topic Maintains bioinformatics software and database integration Provides methods, prototypes, and code for implementation in internal tools and end-user applications. Establish Quality Assurance bioinformatics related metrics and protocols based on assay design and performance Creation of web-based bioinformatics tools including database design and implementation Coordinate tasks in Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) such as collection of requirements, software verification, maintenance and clinical validation Provides validation and support services Work collaboratively with bioinformatics and research scientists across the organization in developing, improving and deploying bioinformatics tools Communicate findings to the research scientists and present results to the R&D, process engineering, and laboratory team PhD in Bioinformatics, Genetics, Computer/Data science, Computational Biology or related field with some relevant experience; or MSc in Bioinformatics, Genetics, Computer/Data science, Computational Biology or related field with some relevant experience Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs Preferred background, skills and experience Some relevant experience Proficient with standard bioinformatics and analysis tools and packages Demonstrable skill developing tools and analysis pipelines with R, python, Java or C# Strong interpersonal skills; able to engage with and collaborate across inter-disciplinary groups Experience querying relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres) and familiarity with database design approaches Use of all Microsoft Office Applications (E.g., Outlook, Excel) Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Experience with genomic analysis of sequencing data – Whole Genome Sequencing, Exome Sequencing, ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq Experience with machine learning, Bayesian statistics, clustering/classification, multivariate analysis. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Must be very detail oriented What can you expect You can expert to work in a multi-disciplined team, working closely with the quality team to ensure we met our standards being an accredited company. You will lead a team, be able to project manager and multitask. You have the opportunity of working for the largest sequencing lab. Typical projects could include working with the NHS and providing results to patients where we can have a direct impact to patient health. Background working with cancer would be desirable. If you enjoy working in a challenging (fast-paced) environment, you believe in our mission and you feel you have what it takes to be successful in role please apply. With Illumina you can expect a highly competitive salary accompanied by a market leading benefits package. You will be part of the global leader in the Sequencing industry where you will find robust growth opportunities and career development within Illumina. Our team members are bright, energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless. INDHP Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
