Prenetics is looking for a highly motivated bioinformatics scientist to lead our bioinformatics team. In this role you will be responsible for leading the bioinformatics team and analyzing NGS data. You will also be responsible for supporting the clinical team to manage the queries. You will independently and proactively identify process issues and recommend solutions given critical timelines. This work is interdisciplinary and involves collaboration with lab scientists, R&D scientists and the bioinformatics team. You will have ample opportunity to significantly contribute to the development of our evolving technologies. You will report to the Chief Clinical Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Pipeline Development and Optimization:
- Develop, test, and refine bioinformatics pipelines to ensure scalability, accuracy, and efficiency in analyzing Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy, automate, and maintain bioinformatics workflows in cloud and on-premises environments.
- Lead Bioinformatics Team:
- Lead the team of bioinformatics scientists and monitor their R&D progress.
- Interact with stakeholders, such as Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Scientific Officers and Senior Research Scientist, to transform the company level R&D and production bioinformatics requirements into day-to-day operations by working with bioinformatics team members.
- Collaboration and Support:
- Work closely with genomic scientists, clinical researchers, and software engineers to design and implement novel bioinformatics solutions tailored to product development and research needs.
- Provide comprehensive bioinformatics support to existing R&D projects, including troubleshooting, upgrades, and performance optimizations.
- Data Management and Analysis:
- Build, curate, and maintain robust genotype and phenotype databases to enable large-scale data analysis.
- Conduct statistical analysis and modeling using modern bioinformatics tools to extract meaningful insights from NGS data.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Proactively identify process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and data quality.
- Stay updated on emerging bioinformatics methodologies, tools, and best practices to maintain a competitive edge.
- Lead R&D Projects
- Lead the company’s bioinformatics related R&D projects involving new technologies such as microbiome, epigenetic, development of new genomic panels and so on.
- Required: MSc in computer science, bioinformatics, information systems or related field with at least 5 years’ experience working in the industry is preferred.
- Required: 3+ years of experience with a variety of NGS bioinformatics tools - GATK, samtools, bwa, etc.
- Required: Strong experience in analyzing NGS data.
- Required: Strong experience and detailed understanding of the statistical and algorithmic workings of modern variant calling packages.
- Preferred: Experience using statistical computer language (R, Python, SQL, etc) to manipulate NGS data and draw insights.
- Preferred: Hands-on experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
Medical & Annual Leave: We care about your well-being—and your vacation selfies! That’s why, for our full-time employees, we honor your time off with annual leave and provide medical benefits for any bumps, bruises, or unexpected adventures.
Learning & Development: Got a passion project or skill you’re dying to master? We’ve got a learning allowance for that! We believe in supporting your growth, whether it’s for work or just because you’re curious.
Growth & Opportunity: Your future’s bright, and we want to help you shine! We’re all about providing opportunities for you to grow and reach your potential, with exposure to a global company and the chance to collaborate across different cultures.
Inclusive Workplace: You belong here! We foster an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. Inclusivity is the name of our game!
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